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- ↑ Clapton, Eric (2007). "461 Ocean Boulevard". Clapton: The Autobiography (1st ed.). United States: Broadway Books. ISBN 978-0-385-51851-2.
- ↑ "Eric Clapton – I Shot The Sheriff / Give Me Strength (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs. 1974. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Give Me Strength – Eric Clapton | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ Thompson, Harlan L. "Give Me Strength Chords by Eric Clapton @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com". Ultimate Guitar. Ultimate-Guitar.Com. Retrieved October 23, 2015.