Watch Eric Clapton perform “I Shot The Sheriff“ live from Chicago at Crossroads 2010. Originally written by Bob Marley, Clapton's version of I Shot the Sheriff appeared on his 1974 solo album, '461 Ocean Boulevard.' It is the most successful version of the song, peaking at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2019 collection captures nearly four hours of highlights recorded live last year at the acclaimed charity music festival founded by the legendary guitarist. Get your copy here: Eric Clapton, one of the world’s pre-eminent blues/rock guitarists, once again summoned an all-star team of six-string heroes for his fifth Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2019. Held at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, the two-day concert event raised funds for the Crossroads Centre in Antigua, the chemical dependency treatment and education facility that Clapton founded in 1998. Subscribe to the Rhino Channel! Check Out Our Favorite Playlists: Classic Rock 80s Hits 80s Hard Rock 80s Alternative 90s Hits Stay connected with RHINO on... Facebook Instagram Twitter Lyrics: I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy All around in my home town They're trying to track me down They say they want to bring me in guilty For the killing of a deputy For the life of a deputy But I say I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy Sheriff John Brown always hated me For what I don't know Every time that I plant a seed He said, “Kill it before it grows“ He said, “Kill it before it grows“ I say I shot the sheriff, but I swear it was in self-defense I shot the sheriff, and they say it is a capital offense Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town All of a sudden I see sheriff John Brown Aiming to shoot me down So I, so I had to shoot him down I say I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy Reflexes got the better of me And what will be, will be Every day the bucket goes to the well But one day the bottom will drop out Yes, one day the bottom will drop out But I say I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot no deputy ************************************************************************** RHINO is the official YouTube channel of the greatest music catalog in the world. Founded in 1978, Rhino is the world's leading pop culture label specializing in classic rock, soul, and 80's and 90's alternative. The vast Rhino catalog of more than 5,000 albums, videos, and hit songs features material by Warner Music Group artists such as Van Halen, Duran Duran, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, The Doors, Chicago, Black Sabbath, John Coltrane, Yes, Alice Cooper, Linda Ronstadt, The Ramones, The Monkees, Carly Simon, and Curtis Mayfield, among many others. Check back for classic music videos, live performances, hand-curated playlists, the Rhino Podcast, and more!
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