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...HAMMER... by Bob Marley
------------..............
*Released 1981*
Intro:
Ab6Bb6
   (x2)
Verse 1:
               Ab6           Bb6
They just keep holdin' me; a-won't let go;
Ab6          Bb6
 Holdin' me; won't let go.
Chorus 1:
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down.
         Ab6
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
Verse 2:
               Ab6
They just keep teasin' me;
                    Bb6
And, you know, they play like they don't know.
    Ab6                    Bb6
Pro-voking me; but this is all I know:
Chorus 2:
         Ab6
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down.
Bridge:
Ab6           Bb6
 Wee-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh.
Ab6           Bb6
 Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh.
Chorus 2:
             Ab6
Oh, I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down. Said I need,
  Ab6
A        A        A        A
 rammer,  rammer,  rammer,  rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down.
Verse 3:
Ab6          Bb6
 Holdin' me, won't let go.
Ab6          Bb6
 Holdin' me, won't let go.
Chorus 4:
         Ab6
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down. (I need a rammer...)
Interlude:
Ab6Bb6
   (x2)
Chorus 5:
         Ab6
I need a hammer, a hammer, a hammer, a hammer,
   Bb6
To hammer them down.
         Ab6
I need a rammer, a rammer, a rammer, a rammer,
   Bb6
To ram them down.
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
   Ab6     Bb6
 EADGBE  EADGBE
 4x354x  6x576x
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2005 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

Hammer chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hammer by Bob Marley. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

...HAMMER... by Bob Marley
------------..............
*Released 1981*
Intro:
Ab6  Bb6 (x2)
Verse 1:
Chorus 1:
Verse 2:
Chorus 2:
Bridge:
Chorus 2:
  Ab6
A rammer, A rammer, A rammer, A rammer,
Verse 3:
Chorus 4:
Interlude:
Ab6  Bb6 (x2)
Chorus 5:
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
   Ab6     Bb6
 EADGBE  EADGBE
 4x354x  6x576x
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2005 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)

Hammer Chords by Bob Marley

Learn how to play Hammer by Bob Marley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hammer chords”, “Hammer guitar chords”, or “Bob Marley Hammer 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 Hammer chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hammer lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ab6, Bb6, A.

Frequently asked questions about Hammer

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Can I transpose "Hammer" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Hammer" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "Hammer" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Hammer" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Hammer" 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 "Hammer" in?

The chords for "Hammer" show the original chord names (including Ab6, Bb6, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.