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Get Down On It

Kool & The Gang

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Electronic / Dance Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Guitar line & Drum
  Em   Am   Em   Am
  Em   Am   Em   Am

Bass Note Only
   Uh-What You Gonna Do?  Do You EmWanna Get Down?Bm          C            D​
   Uh-WhaAmt You GonnBma Do?   Do You EmWanna GeBmt Down?   C            D     D  D​

Hook
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    Am7      Am7        Get DoAm7wn OBm7n It!
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    D       D   Get Down On It! DC'moDn And
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    Am7      Am7        Get DoAm7wn OBm7n It!
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    D       D   Get Down On It! DC'moDn And

Verse 1
Uh, HEm7ow You Gonna Do It If You RBm7eally Don't WaBm7nna Dance           Am7​
By Am7Standing OnBm7 The WaEm7ll?!   Get Your Bm7Back Up OBm7ff The WallD!  TellD Me        D    D​
Uh,Em7 How You Gonna Do It If YouBm7 Really Don't WaBm7nna Dance             Am7​
By Am7Standing Bm7On The WaEm7ll?! Get YourBm7 Back Up Bm7Off The Wall!     D​
CaDuse I Heard All The PeopleD Sayin'    D​

Hook
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And, Get Am7Down On It!  If You Really Want IAm7t   Bm7​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7Got Bm7A FeDeling,  DGet Down On It!  Get Down On It     D     D​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And  Get DAm7own On It!  Baby BabyAm7     Bm7​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7Get Bm7On ItD       DGet Down On It!   D    D​

Verse 2
I Say Em7People  Bm7    Bm7    Am7​
Am7 What?!  WAm7hat You Bm7Gonna DoEm7?    Bm7    Bm7    D​
D You DGotta Get On TEm7he Groove      Bm7    Bm7    Am7​
 Am7If You WaAm7nt YBm7our Body To MoEm7ve  Bm7    Bm7      TDell Me, BDaby D​
Uh, HEm7ow You Gonna Do It If You RBm7eally Don't WaBm7nna Dance           Am7​
By Am7StandingAm7 On Bm7The WalEm7l?!   Get YourBm7 Back Up OBm7ff The WallD!  TellD Me    D    D​
Uh,Em7 How You Gonna Do It If YouBm7 Really Won't TaBm7ke A Chance           Am7​
By Am7Standing Am7On TBm7he WalEm7l?! Get YourBm7 Back Up OfBm7f The Wall!      D​
CaDuse I Heard All The PeopleD Sayin'    D​

Hook
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    Am7         Am7      Get Down Am7On IBm7t!
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    D       D     Get Down On IDt! WhDen We're Dancin'
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    Am7         Am7      Get Down Am7On IBm7t!
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7    Bm7    D       D       Get Down ODn It!D Get Down On It
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And  Get Am7Down On It!  BaAm7by BaBm7by
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7Get Bm7On ItD       DShaa-Da-Ba-Da-Ba-DDa-Ba-DDaa

Bridge
(Bass Note Only)
Em   BmUh-WhatC You Gonna Do?      D​
Am   Do YouBm Wanna Get Down?      Em​
Bm   Uh-CWhat You Gonna Do?        D    D  D​
Get Your EmBack Up Off The Wall!             B  C​
DDance! Come On!        Am   Bm​
Get Your EmBack Up Off The Wall!            Bm   C​
DDance! Come On!        D  D​

Verse 3
Uh, HEm7ow You Gonna Do It If You RBm7eally Don't WaBm7nna Dance           Am7​
By Am7StandiAm7ng OBm7n The WaEm7ll?!   Get YourBm7 Back Up OBm7ff The WallD!  TellD Me, Baby   D      D​
HowEm7 You Gonna Do It If You ReallBm7y Won't Take ABm7 Chance               Am7​
By Am7StandiAm7ng OBm7n The WalEm7l?! Get YourBm7 Back Up OfBm7f The Wall!      D​
  D    Listen BabyD    D​
You KnoEm7w It,   Bm7  WhBm7en You're DAm7ancin',Am7 YeaAm7h   Bm7​
You ShoEm7w It, WhBm7en YBm7ou Move, MoDve, MoDve   D       D​
You KnoEm7w It, WhBm7en YBm7ou're DAm7ancin', Am7Yeah  Am7    Bm7​
You ShoEm7w It, AsBm7 YouBm7 Move AcrosDs The FlDoor    D    D​

Hook
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And, Get Am7Down On It!  If You Really Want IAm7t   Bm7​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7  YoBm7u GoDt A Feeling, GeDt Down On It!            D    D​
GeEm7t Down On It   Bm7Get Bm7DownAm7 On It!  CoAm7me On And  Get Down On It!  Baby Baby       Am7    Bm7​
  Em7 Get Down On IBm7t!  GBm7et OnD It Shaa-Da-BaD-Da-Ba-Da-Ba-Daa                  D    D​

Hook
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And, Get Am7Down On It!  If You Really Want IAm7t   Bm7​
GeEm7t Down On It! YBm7ou GoBm7t A FDeeling, Get DoDwn On It!  Get Down On It     D     D​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7ComeBm7 On Am7And  Get Am7Down On It!  Get Down On It     Am7      Bm7​
GeEm7t Down On It!  Bm7WhileBm7 YouD're Dancin'  DGet Down On It!  Get Down On It D    D​

Ending Fade Out
Em7Get Down On It Bm7(Get Bm7DownAm7 On It)
Am7Get Down On It (Ooh-Ooh Ooh YeaAm7h)   Bm7​
Em7Get Down On It Bm7(Get Bm7Down On It)D​
DGet Down On It (You Move Me Baby, When YDou MovDe)
Em7Get Down On It Bm7(Get Bm7DownAm7 On It)
Am7Get Down On It, Get Down        Am7    Bm7​
Em7Get Down On It,Bm7 Get Bm7Down On It D​
DGet Down On It, Get Your Back Up Off TheD Wall  D​
Em7Get Down On It,Bm7 Get Bm7DownAm7 On It
Am7Get Down On It, Get Down        Am7    Bm7​
Em7Get Down On It,Bm7 Get Bm7Down On It D​
DGet Down On It, Get Your Back Up Off TheD Wall  D​
Em7Get Down On It,Bm7 Get Bm7DownAm7​
Am7Get Down On It      Am7    Bm7​
Em7Get Down On It,Bm7 Get Bm7Down On It D​
DGet Down On It, Get Your Back Up Off TheD Wall  D​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Get Down On It?

The chords for Get Down On It are: Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, Bm7, Am7, B

What is the original key of Get Down On It?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Get Down On It?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Get Down On It in another key?

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

Can Get Down On It be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Get Down On It on ukulele?

Chord Get Down On It can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Get Down On It?

Get Down On It uses 9 chords: Em, Am, Bm, C, D, Em7, Bm7, Am7, B

What is the easiest way to play Get Down On It?

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 Down On It released in?

Get Down On It was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Get Down On It?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Get Down On It 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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