"I Shot the Sheriff" is a song written by Jamaican reggae musician Bob Marley and released in 1973 with his band the Wailers.

Eric Clapton recorded a cover version that was included on his 1974 album 461 Ocean Boulevard.

[8] Cash Box called it a "smooth bluesy rocker with lots of guitar, keyboards and strong background harmonies.

"[9] Record World said that Clapton is "firing straight from the hip, both vocally and riff-wise.

"I Shot the Sheriff" is the lead single released from Warren G's second album, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder.