I Shot The Sheriff (1973) - Bob Marley & The Wailers

[@JazzExtension]

It boggles my mind that a 27 year old Bob Marley came up with this - I do know the instrumentals are not his playing, but the lyrics, the beat and rythmn - I do rank this as the best of the Wailers' tunes and even my favourite Marley tune. The bass at the end is incredible!

[@giovannihenry2343]

Swear the end is my fav and when he say it im guilty I will pay but the bass at the end immaculate

[@scottmisus4678]

Why does it boggle your mind? Have you never heard the works of a 25-year-old named Hendrix? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@darthrzr]

@@scottmisus4678love me some Hendrix, but every single Bob song is incredible. He’s one of the greatest musicians EVER

[@loiscrawl4599]

Bob Marley and the Wailers did excellent on this song. Way better than Eric Clapton. Nobody can beat the original. Takes me back to my Jamaican roots.

[@maximillianramirez1189]

When the song was released it was just "The Wailers" Peter and Bunny hadn't left yet.

[@loiscrawl4599]

Thanks for sharing this valuable information. 💖💖💖🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@nathanbeard6755]

screamin jay hawkins nailed it aswell nearly as good as Marley alot better then Clapton

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

Jesus Christ loves you no matter what ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit and you will be filled

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

Accept Jesus as you’re lord and savior and you will enter Gods kingdom of heaven pray it and believe it deep in you’re heart

[@spencerpennington07]

50 years ago today, the Wailers gifted this masterpiece to all of us. To Peter, Bunny, and Bob, as well as Earl “Wire” Lindo and the Barrett brothers: Thank you for all that you gave to the world! ❤️💛💚🖤

[@jamestyson458]

The Bob Marley biopic movie brought me here. And I'm loving it

[@majorfanboy2005]

Same here.

[@excrono]

Thinking critically about the lyrics heard in public brought me here.

[@analterror3224]

Wassup biopic

[@azraisedme]

I’m only 24 and I grew up on this song I 1st heard it when I was like 5 or 6

[@JosephChristensen-xd9jd]

Bob Marley will not be forgotten he made his music change the dark side of the world rest in peace bob Marley

[@ozmonaut1]

Ashton "family man" Barrett's sublime bassline rocks, so awesome, it turns an already great tune into a masterpiece

[@stephenokeefe7068]

How about Carlton Barretts amazing percussions

[@AR-dj3yw]

Greatest bass player 🙌

[@DrudgecoinMaxi]

That Bassline at the end does something to a Brother...it's mean Jack!🤜🏽🤛🏽

[@cementeagle3596]

brother im a cracker and me too

[@David_Theisen]

I just saw the Bob Marley movie it was just a beautiful movie!! I heard stuff I’ve never heard before but yeah my favorite Marley songs are Could You Be Loved, Three Little Birds and Buffalo Soldier!!

[@gregwashington4972]

The Barrett Brothers (bass guitar & drums) got to be 1 of the funkiest rhythm sections in history

[@gregoryvelez9437]

I love all of Bob Marley's music, but this song is truly my favorite. 🤠

[@KSBFKSBF-x5x]

I go back my fmily home yaalll... be happy..dont skodeng2❤

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Very cool 🆒 song 🎧

[@andieslive669]

Love, Honor and Respect to Bob Marley and the Wailers because the song is incredible and timeless masterpiece.

[@JosephHernandez-pl2lj]

I shot the sheriff was a song addressing police brutality and police misconduct

[@luk.s.]

And racism. When he says “always hated me. For what, I don’t know.” He is of course making the audience guess that this is a racial thing

[@ebolantigua3201]

Mostly racism, and genocide. Every time I plant a seed , he said “kill it before it grows , he said kill them before they grow”

[@aarondodson5385]

To me, the meanings Express themselves more symbolically, it's taking authority into your own hands as the sheriff was clearly in violation

[@sheeetzTAXES]

Why is this son so good bro

[@christianschur7103]

Oh man,the Beat the drums the rhythm,his singing ,all excellent and still on another level ❤️🔥perfect music .

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

Jesus Christ loves you no matter what he died on the cross for you

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

AskGod to fill you with the Holy Spirit and you will be filled

[@elizabethhann4028]

[22 November 2022] Perfect. Perfectly rockin', and more to the point, perfectly *scarifying* ; with the most brilliantly queasy, faintly off-kilter falsetto harmony backing vocals from Bunny Wailer (and possibly - astoundingly - from Peter Tosh, too).

[@hippohona398]

Awwww omg love this amazing creations of uncle Bob respect kicking here in 2024 love to you all.

[@Marley_carter5969]

I was named after Bob Marley and this is my favourite song of his ❤

[@melanyedixon893]

Love this song. I saw and heard Jimmy Cliff sing this at Randalls Island n Manhattan. in early 1979s for Saviors Day ! We traveled from Manhattan to the island via an Aerial Tramway. Amazing experience 🔥🙏🏾

[@y.vcedenogarcia1868]

i think this is one off the best song of bob marley. r.i.p.❤

[@raleighbutler2369]

This song is a 10 out of 10 100%

[@trevormarshall8553]

Thinking about old family barbecues and how they would blast Bob Marley music during them

[@larrychuchua6287]

Thank you Father in Heaven ❤

[@Hhhgreg]

Bro you praying to bob Marley

[@lionobudden3084]

Bob said, what is to be must be. And he is right. Everything happens for a reason. If its your time, its your time.

[@Phukugoooglification]

Some time you can make it some one else's time, hope not.

[@randybutternubs1209]

I’m so used to the live versions with that heavier sound and the beautiful harmonies of the I-threes. Revisiting the album version is somewhat strange but I still quite like it

[@KennyLandersJr]

One of my all time favorite Bob Marley songs

[@MrSalahedien]

Bass line and drums ruled

[@danabrown7544]

I love this song, it gets high ratings from me. Timeless good music 🎶❤️

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

Jesus Christ loves you no matter what he died for you on the cross accept Jesus Christ as you’re lord and savior and you will enter Gods kingdom and be saved from you’re sins ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit and you will be filled

[@justinjames2436]

"high" ratings

[@garyrutledge3017]

👍

[@Draven-u9j]

I admire This man 🥰

[@JMiltonLIVE_Concert_Videos]

This is the one (song) that I came aboard of The Marley Train! Love this one here.🔥Thanks @BobMarley viewed 01/28/2023

[@TheMack1993]

I love that bass line!🔥🔥🔥

[@IProvideLyrics1924]

[Chorus] I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, oh I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 1] Yeah, all around in my home town They're trying to track me down, yeah They say they want to bring me in guilty For the killing of a deputy For the life of a deputy But I say Oh, now, now, oh [Chorus] I shot the sheriff, the sheriff But I swear it was in self-defense, oh no Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah I say, I shot the sherriff, oh Lord And they say it is a capital offense, yeah Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah [Verse 2] Sheriff John Brown always hated me For what, I don't know Every time I plant a seed He said kill it before it grow He said kill them before they grow And so, and so Read it in the news [Chorus] I shot the sheriff, oh Lord But I swear it was in self-defense Where was the deputy? Ooh, ooh, ooh I say, I shot the sheriff But I swear it was in self-defense, yeah Ooh-ooh [Verse 3] Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town, yeah All of a sudden I saw Sheriff John Brown Aiming to shoot me down So I shot, I shot, I shot him down and I say If I am guilty I will pay (pay, pay, pay, pay, pay) [Chorus] I shot the sheriff But I say, but I didn't shoot no deputy I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, ooh, ooh, ooh I shot the sheriff, I did But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh Ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 4] Reflexes had the better of me And what is to be must be Every day the bucket a-go a well One day the bottom a-go drop out One day the bottom a-go drop out [Outro] I say I-I-I, I shot the sheriff Lord, I didn't shot the deputy, no Yeah, I-I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, yeah, so, yeah

[@tessaxunaz4384]

🐾🦁🐾❤💛🖤💚BOB MARLEY &THE WAILERS💚🖤💛❤🐾🦁🐾I LOVE IT!💋

[@KingRedR2]

All around in my hometown

[@GodlyHaan]

Theyre trying to track me down

[@GeorgeCloony-mq4xv]

They say they want to bring me in guilty

[@donaldhurst9241]

That is an awesome song! Understamd it across divisional lines . The poor are the opressed. It aint about color or country or religion!

[@laylabono4035]

Greetings from Sicily 🇮🇹

[@joebonadonna5525]

Greetings

[@the5thkeyes]

We all can relate to Bob Marley and distinctive sounds of his Rhythmic Music..

[@ZappFeelwell]

Ren does an amazing job covering this song. Bob Marley was a prophet in my opinion. One Love

[@askgodalmightyfortheholysp4797]

Follow Jesus before it’s to late

[@cs7742]

TOP A TOP ... MAKE NO JOKE ABOUT IT ... 🔥 !.

[@PieroDel-y6q]

Stopboikot sama bangsa k, tiada keprluan..bgi mau malaui je ... cara bermuka dan sanjung tu terbaik.... Maaf saya x semprna..tpi x buta hti❤

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Very great song from 51 years ago

[@dudehenchman]

Whats up with everyone commenting the same thing? lol I dig the Clapton version too but BOB brought me here!

[@JustinTimeForParties]

Bots

[@maximillianramirez1189]

The Wailers ❤

[@jossuerazanadraibe]

4:18 Barrett brothers 🥁🎸

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I NEVER DRAINED ANY SWAMP BUT I STILL LOVE THIS JAM

[@larrychuchua6287]

Thank you All The Saints in Heaven.Glory to Our Kingdom Heaven ❤

[@Dragonrdh]

When I had the LP, I used to put the stylus back to hear that last riff repeatedly (from 3.42)

[@xylojoseph5586]

Best song ever

[@Dracoboss98]

Eric Clapton is a top 10, maybe top 5 guitarist ever to me. But he didn’t even come close to matching this version, let’s be real.

[@ToddBegnaud]

Jamaican Outlaw at the Old West

[@levicanterbury797]

Bob Marley # 1

[@gypsyl]

It’s Bob’s song to be true, but Eric did an awesome job in his own style. Same song but completely different styles….

[@garyproffitt5941]

Bob Marley he's the greatest singer in the universe, guaranteed✔.

[@azraisedme]

I’m 24 and I was 5 when I 1st head this masterpiece 🔥🥲

[@richardkwesioti3086]

High for my self

[@JoaoFrusciante]

I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, oh I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, ooh Yeah! All around in my home town They're tryin' to track me down, yeah They say they want to bring me in guilty For the killing of a deputy For the life of a deputy but I say Oh, now, now, oh I shot the sheriff (But I swear it was in self-defence) oh no, oh, oh, ooh Yeah, I say, I shot the sheriff oh, Lord (and they say it is a capital offence) Yeah, yeah! Hear that Sheriff John Brown always hated me For what, I don't know Every time I plant a seed He said kill it before it grow He said kill them before they grow, and so-and-so Read it in the news! oh, Lord! But I swear it was in self-defence Where was the deputy? (Ooh, ooh, ooh) I say, I shot the sheriff But I swear it was in self-defence, yeah! (Ooh) Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town, yeah All of a sudden I saw Sheriff John Brown aiming to shoot me down So, I shot, I shot, I shot him down and I say If I am guilty I will pay (pay, pay, pay, pay...) but I say but I didn't shoot no deputy I didn't shoot no deputy, no (ooh, ooh, ooh) (I shot the sheriff) I agree (But I didn't shoot no deputy) oh (Ooh, ooh, ooh) Reflexes had got the better of me And what is to be must be Every day the bucket a-go a-well One day the bottom a-go drop out One day the bottom a-go drop out I say I, I, I, I shot the sheriff Lord, I didn't shot the deputy, no I, I (shot the sheriff) But I didn't shoot no deputy yeah So, yeah

[@scottburton9701]

Of course,Eric Clapton made this world famous-You gotta love the original version by the late great Bob Marley.

[@nbuehster]

The parts that really get my attention: 1:42 From 2:32 to 2:38

[@barbaracox239]

I agree..

[@SoccerguyJoe]

3:48

[@jorgedebradomin5793]

Crucial, who feels it knows it

[@Rwego_stevE]

Jamaica Love ❤🇯🇲🇲

[@KoupOso]

Hook is great

[@muniomuhiapatrick]

2024 am still here❤❤❤

[@itsyeboijosh4488]

me too

[@OriginalSlimShadyClone]

Here's the lyrics guys. Enjoy it & "ONE LOVE." [Chorus] I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, oh I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 1] Yeah, all around in my home town They're trying to track me down, yeah They say they want to bring me in guilty For the killing of a deputy For the life of a deputy But I say Oh, now, now, oh [Chorus] I shot the sheriff, the sheriff But I swear it was in self-defense, oh no Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah I say, I shot the sherriff, oh Lord And they say it is a capital offense, yeah Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah [Verse 2] Sheriff John Brown always hated me For what, I don't know Every time I plant a seed He said kill it before it grow He said kill them before they grow And so, and so Read it in the news You might also like ‎so american Olivia Rodrigo Like That Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar My Favorite Things Julie Andrews [Chorus] I shot the sheriff, oh Lord But I swear it was in self-defense Where was the deputy? Ooh, ooh, ooh I say, I shot the sheriff But I swear it was in self-defense, yeah Ooh-ooh [Verse 3] Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town, yeah All of a sudden I saw Sheriff John Brown Aiming to shoot me down So I shot, I shot, I shot him down and I say If I am guilty I will pay (pay, pay, pay, pay, pay) [Chorus] I shot the sheriff But I say, but I didn't shoot no deputy I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, ooh, ooh, ooh I shot the sheriff, I did But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh Ooh, ooh, ooh [Verse 4] Reflexes had the better of me And what is to be must be Every day the bucket a-go a well One day the bottom a-go drop out One day the bottom a-go drop out [Outro] I say I-I-I, I shot the sheriff Lord, I didn't shot the deputy, no Yeah, I-I shot the sheriff But I didn't shoot no deputy, yeah, so, yeah

[@MrSalaam100]

This was Bob Marleys Song .

[@IvanLerma759]

YTP Friar's Rubbing Wood got me to recognize this song, has anyone else also been exposed by this track through that video?

[@WellingtonepifaniodearaujoEpif]

Vá valeu

[@christinasarro2063]

Who is here because you were alive when this song came out. 🙋‍♀️

[@lokeramnarine9337]

Bob wrote this song, Eric Clapton just copied it so it has to be better by the Master himself after all Bob was the best and still is.❤️🤩

[@neomadeniikhoza4763]

🔥 🔥 😍

[@Rudin91]

Great song

[@michaelb6560]

Who's here from No Country For Old Men??? Great film

[@Sothus2]

What is it about?

[@littlewolf9049]

​@@Sothus2It's about elderly men choosing to live in urban areas.

[@melanyedixon893]

Correction: saw Jimmy Cliff singing this song Early 1970s on Roosevelt Island via the Aerial Tramway.

[@ninjah3952]

TRADUCTION EN FR J’ai descendu le sheriff Mais je n’ai pas descendu l’agent, oh non! Oh! J’ai descendu le sheriff Mais je n’ai pas descendu l’agent, ooh, ooh, oo-ooh. Partout dans mon quartier Ils essaient de me traquer Ils disent qu’ils veulent me rendre coupable D’avoir tué un agent D’avoir pris la vie à un agent Mais je dis que j’ai descendu le sheriff Mais je vous jure que c’était de la légitime défense ! J’ai descendu le sheriff Et ils disent que c’est passible de la peine capitale Sheriff John Brown m’a toujours haï, Pour quoi ? Je ne sais pas Mais à chaque fois que je plantais une graine Il disait : « Tuez-la avant qu’elle ne pousse ! » Il disait : « Tuez-les tous avant qu’ils ne grandissent ! » Lisez-le dans les journaux (J’ai descendu le sheriff) O Seigneur ! (Mais je vous jure que c’était de la légitime défense !) Où était l’agent ? J’ai dit que j’ai descendu le sheriff Mais je vous jure que c’était de la légitime défense! Un jour, la liberté a frappé à ma porte Et j’ai voulu sortir de la ville Quand soudain j’ai croisé le sheriff John Brown Qui s’apprêtait à me tirer dessus Alors j’ai tiré, j’ai tiré et je l’ai descendu Et je dis : « Si je suis coupable, je paierai ! » (J’ai descendu le sheriff,) Mais je dis que je n’ai pas descendu l’adjoint (oh, no-oh), oh no! (J’ai descendu le sheriff.) Je l’ai fait ! Mais je n’ai pas descendu l’agent. Oh! (Oo-oo-ooh) La rapidité a joué en ma faveur Et advienne que pourra Tant va le seau au puits Qu’à la fin le fond casse A la fin le fond casse C’est moi ! J’ai descendu le sheriff ! Seigneur, je n’ai pas descendu l’agent ! J’ai descendu le sheriff - Mais je n’ai pas descendu l’agent !

[@Ziplok_]

I drained the swamp.

[@kelanmunnien6255]

Anyone 2024

[@jeremybarger9565]

June...2024!

[@christinamoss7989]

Same never can go wrong with Bob

[@christinamoss7989]

I got my son in to him and won’t stop listening to him

[@donaldhurst9241]

Just got here after a long time off.

[@shantellexo9260]

I was born in the 90s these songs came out before I was even thought of . But they hit so hard lol

[@hidanoimortal7017]

(I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy, oh no, oh I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, ooh) Yeah, all around in my home town They're tryin' 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 Oh, now, now, oh (I shot the sheriff) the sheriff (But I swear it was in self defense) oh, no (oh, oh, ooh) Yeah, I say, I shot the sheriff oh, Lord! (and they say it is a capital offense) Yeah! (oh, oh, ooh) yeah Sheriff John Brown always hated me For what, I don't know Every time I plant a seed He said kill it before it grow He said kill them before they grow, and so Read it in the news! (I shot the sheriff) oh, Lord (But I swear it was in self-defense) Where was the deputy? (oh, oh, ooh) I say, I shot the sheriff But I swear it was in self defense, yeah (ooh) Freedom came my way one day And I started out of town, yeah All of a sudden I saw sheriff John Brown Aiming to shoot me down So I shot, I shot, I shot him down and I say If I am guilty I will pay I didn't shoot no deputy (oh, no-oh) oh no (I shot the sheriff) I did But I didn't shoot no deputy, oh (oh, oh, ooh) Reflexes had got the better of me And what is to be must be Every day the bucket a-go a well One day the bottom a-go drop out One day the bottom a-go drop out, I say I, I, I, I, shot the sheriff Lord, I didn't shot the deputy, no I, I (shot the sheriff) But I didn't shoot no deputy, yeah So, yeah

[@theguynextdoor8234]

Eric Clapton brought me here!!

[@jbboozer6726]

So really, anyone ever find out who shot the Deputy? Did the Sheriff do it, and then try to pin it on Bob, and that's why he was Aim'in to Shoot him Down? Thus causing the "self-defense" rational for Bob? Could someone ask AI to come up with a Part 2 of this song which explains what led up to this, and what happened after, and also include a relatable "life lesson" in the chorus?

[@azraisedme]

I would love to sample this song🔥🔊

[@louismichel1980]

🎉😊😊kippin warnig 😮

[@dylanwoodward4171]

Good Song

[@TheFailedmessiah]

I mean admitting to shooting the sheriff is a lofe sentence alone. We don't have to get him on thr deputy. I don't know why he's acting as his own counsel. I have a strange feeling he's really high.

[@patriciaomarocu5227]

❤

[@vivlarios1227]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤bob

[@TheMouko]

4/26/24 views 390k & likes 5k comments 141 enjoy,,,,,

[@swagoscar20]

Who else here from no country for old men???? lol im watching with friend mike... !

[@r.kshawon1980]

♥

[@larrychuchua6287]

02+14+2024 Love One❤ In Jesus Christ name Heal Our Beings.Amen Love I say Love ❤

[@emmarusser5342]

Does anyone know the meaning of the song please? Is it

[@excrono]

Taking out the system by violent ends, which has oppressed you all of your life. But, the people vilify you for taking out the tyrant, you haven’t actually liberated their hearts and minds

[@excrono]

I do, but KZbin is shooting down my replies. I’ve reworked it at least 5 times, removing anything with the appearance of being being too direct or blocked by keyword, yet still held by the comment filtering level used for this video. We can’t even critically discuss relevant content in song lyrics without censorship, starting in the past year. This feels like an AI moderator. Revision 6 made it, but too oversimplified than intended.

[@excrono]

Don’t act violently towards the system, resist peacefully to change the hearts and minds of the oppressed.

[@solangelalebron1348]

He shot the Sheriff(demon) but he didn't shoot the deputy(human). It's self explanatory.

[@BarbieGAshley]

It was a foretaste on a foreclosure on a redbottom.

[@BarbieGAshley]

1-100 67 A two hour delay.

[@corkovits]

ye me to .B.M.W,x rasta fari! music time dan !

[@cleopatramoyo8140]

I didn't understand what the song was all about way back

[@jasontao1388]

October 2019??

[@mariacandelarianunezherrer7871]

👏👏👏👏👏♥️

[@frinegonzalez7390]

Quiero ver

[@judycarr7966]

Quiero ver 27/12/2019 I drained the swamp.

[@rettapine9500]

Hellur

[@Ronnie-u6t]

This song is about shooting up if you guys didn't know...

[@trinitymortensen3412]

Anyone else hear I dropped the cherry 😭

[@batangs-qf6ub]

February 9 2020 From Philippines

[@Ziplok_]

2020 I took the Deloren.