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Bob Marley - Cheer Up
Key Bb     122 BPM    You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v98BJMDDfFY
   Bbx13331   or    Bb688766
    F133211
   Gm355333
[Intro]
Bb   Gm    Bb   Gm
[Chorus]
BbCheer up my Gmbrothers, Bbcheer up my Gmsisters
BbCheer up my Gmmomma too, lord
BbCheer up my Gmfather, let me say
BbI know it Gmwon't be long
BbThat change has Gmgot to come
BbThat change has Gmgot to come
BbAnd I know that it Gmwon't be long
[Verse 1]
BbWe've been down in Gmcaptivity (captivity) Bbso long, Fso long
BbIf we unite then Gmwe will be free (we will be free)
BbSo strong, Fso strong, (come I want you to)
[Chorus]
BbCheer up my (Gmbrothers) my sisters
Bb(cheer up my Gmsisters) let me say
BbCheer up my my my Gmmomma too, lord
BbCheer up my Gmfather
[Instrumental Break]
Bb   Gm   Bb   Gm
Bb   Gm   Bb   Gm
[Verse 2]
GmLet me say, Bbwe've been down in Gmcaptivity (captivity)
BbSo long, Fso long
BbWe unite Gmwe will be free (we will be free)
BbSo strong, Fso strong
[Chorus]
BbCheer up my my my my my my Gmbrother
Bb(cheer up my Gmsister) cheer up my sisters
Bb(cheer up my Gmmomma) my momma too lord
Bb(cheer up my) my Gmfather
BbAnd I, I, I

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Cheer Up

by Bob Marley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Bob Marley - Cheer Up

Key Bb 122 BPM You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v98BJMDDfFY

Bb Bb

x13331 or 688766

133211

355333

[Intro]

Bb Gm Bb Gm

[Chorus]

Bb Gm Bb Gm

Cheer up my brothers, cheer up my sisters

Bb Gm

Cheer up my momma too, lord

Bb Gm

Cheer up my father, let me say

Bb Gm

I know it won't be long

Bb Gm

That change has got to come

Bb Gm

That change has got to come

Bb Gm

And I know that it won't be long

[Verse 1]

Bb Gm Bb F

We've been down in captivity (captivity) so long, so long

Bb Gm

If we unite then we will be free (we will be free)

Bb F

So strong, so strong, (come I want you to)

[Chorus]

Bb Gm

Cheer up my (brothers) my sisters

Bb Gm

(cheer up my sisters) let me say

Bb Gm

Cheer up my my my momma too, lord

Bb Gm

Cheer up my father

[Instrumental Break]

Bb Gm Bb Gm

[Verse 2]

Gm Bb Gm

Let me say, we've been down in captivity (captivity)

Bb F

So long, so long

Bb Gm

We unite we will be free (we will be free)

Bb F

So strong, so strong

[Chorus]

Bb Gm

Cheer up my my my my my my brother

Bb Gm

(cheer up my sister) cheer up my sisters

Bb Gm

(cheer up my momma) my momma too lord

Bb Gm

(cheer up my) my father

And I, I, I

About Cheer Up Chords by Bob Marley

Learn how to play Cheer Up by Bob Marley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cheer Up chords”, “Cheer Up guitar chords”, or “Bob Marley Cheer Up chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Cheer Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cheer Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bb, F, Gm.

FAQ — Cheer Up by Bob Marley

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Many players learn "Cheer Up" by Bob Marley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Bob Marley below.

What key is "Cheer Up" in?

The chords for "Cheer Up" show the original chord names (including Bb, F, Gm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.