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 shot, I shot him down, I say
I shot the sheriff, but I did not shoot the deputy
Side Note: One thing I’ve always loved about Eric Clapton has always been the quality of his backing band. This might seem like an odd fascination, but while Clapton is an amazing guitarist, he’s also very non-descript, and the musicianship of his band always seems to meld seamlessly; holding back when he does; launches him into orbit while he takes them to explore the vastness of the galaxy. This live version of the Bob Marley classic is a perfect example of that imagery.