I Shot The Sheriff original guitar chords by 
Eric Clapton 
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The original key of I Shot The Sheriff by Eric Clapton is G minor.
The primary chords used in I Shot The Sheriff are Gm, Cm, Eb, Dm, Bb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Cm, Eb, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.
The tempo of I Shot The Sheriff is approximately 94 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of I Shot The Sheriff using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Eric Clapton.
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