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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 C

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

Hook
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Stand Up For Dm7Your Right           Am7    C7​
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​

Verse 1
Oh, PreDm7acher Man, Don't Tell Me Heaven Is UnderDm7 The Earth
Dm7   I Know You Don't Know What Life Is Dm7Really Worth
It's Not All Dm7That Glitter Is Gold, And Half The Dm7Story Has Never Been Told
So, NoDm7w You See The Light     You Stand Up For YDm7our Right

Hook
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​

Verse 2
Dm7   Most People Think That Great God WDm7ill Come From The Sky
Dm7   Take Away Everything, And Make EverybodyDm7 Feel High
Dm7   But If You Know What Life Is Worth   You Would LookDm7 For Yours On Earth
And Now Dm7You See The Light,  You Stand Up For YoDm7ur Right, Jah!

Verse 3
We're SickDm7 And Tired Of Your Ism-Schism Game Dy'n And Go To Heaven InDm7 A Jesus' Name, Lord
Dm7   We Know And We Understand   Almighty God IDm7s A Living Man
You Can Fool SDm7ome People Sometimes But You Can't Fool All The People ADm7ll The Time
So Now We SeeDm7 The Light We Gonna Stand Up For Our RDm7ights (So You'd Better)

Hook Fade Out
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​
  Dm7Get Up, Stand Up Stand Dm7Up For Your Right      Am7  Get C7Up, SDm7tand Up Don't Give UpDm7 The Fight           Am7     C7​
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Get Up, Stand Up?

The chords for Get Up, Stand Up are: C, D, Dm7, Am7, C7

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: C, D, Dm7, Am7, C7

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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