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Discover the story of the song > I Shot The Sheriff – The Wailers

Who sang I Shot The Sheriff?

Release date: 1973

Duration: 04:41

The Wailers released the song I Shot The Sheriff. Date of release: 1973.

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The meaning of the song 'I Shot The Sheriff ', based on the lyrics

What is I Shot The Sheriff about?

🎶 I Shot The Sheriff song analysis

The song is about a guy who shot the sheriff but didn't shoot the deputy. He explains that he did it in self-defense because the sheriff was after him and he feared for his life. Despite this, the authorities want to bring him in for the killing of the sheriff. The song ends with the protagonist declaring that he shot the sheriff but he didn't shoot the deputy.

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