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Get Up, Stand Up

Bob Marley & The Wailers

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley & The Wailers in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Reggae / Ska Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Play Root Only)
  A A A A A B   A A A A

Hook
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Stand Up For YBm7our Right            F#m7     A7​
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​

Verse 1
Oh, PreBm7acher Man, Don't Tell Me Heaven Is UnderBm7 The Earth
Bm7   I Know You Don't Know What Life Is Bm7Really Worth
It's Not All Bm7That Glitter Is Gold, And Half The Bm7Story Has Never Been Told
So, NoBm7w You See The Light     You Stand Up For YBm7our Right

Hook
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​

Verse 2
Bm7   Most People Think That Great God WBm7ill Come From The Sky
Bm7   Take Away Everything, And Make EverybodyBm7 Feel High
Bm7   But If You Know What Life Is Worth   You Would LookBm7 For Yours On Earth
And Now Bm7You See The Light,  You Stand Up For YoBm7ur Right, Jah!

Verse 3
We're SickBm7 And Tired Of Your Ism-Schism Game Dy'n And Go To Heaven InBm7 A Jesus' Name, Lord
Bm7   We Know And We Understand   Almighty God IBm7s A Living Man
You Can Fool SBm7ome People Sometimes But You Can't Fool All The People ABm7ll The Time
So Now We SeeBm7 The Light We Gonna Stand Up For Our RBm7ights (So You'd Better)

Hook Fade Out
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​
  Bm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Bm7Up For Your Right      F#m7  Get UA7p, StBm7and Up Don't Give Up Bm7The Fight            F#m7      A7​
Also available in: Bb (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Get Up, Stand Up?

The chords for Get Up, Stand Up are: A, B, Bm7, F#m7, A7

What is the original key of Get Up, Stand Up?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Get Up, Stand Up?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Get Up, Stand Up in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Get Up, Stand Up be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Get Up, Stand Up on ukulele?

Chord Get Up, Stand Up can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Get Up, Stand Up?

Get Up, Stand Up uses 5 chords: A, B, Bm7, F#m7, A7

What is the easiest way to play Get Up, Stand Up?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Get Up, Stand Up released in?

Get Up, Stand Up was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Get Up, Stand Up?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Get Up, Stand Up to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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