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Lively Up Yourself

· by Bob Marley

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Lyrics

Oh, (D7)live ly up your self and don’t be no (D7)drag.

(D7)Live ly up your self, reg gae is an (D7)oth er bag.

(D7)Live ly up your self and don’t say no.

(D7)Live ly up your self ’cause I said so.

You, (G7)what you gon na do?

You (D7)rock so, you rock so,

like you (D7)nev er did be fore.

You (D7)dip so, you dip so

till you (D7)dip through my door.

You (D7)skank so, you skank so,

oh yeah.

You (D7)come so, you come so, come a live to day.

And (D7)live ly up your self

a (D7)lot a, a lot a, a (G7)lot a, a lot a, (D7)Live ly up your self,

did you (D7)know,

did you (G7)know?

(D7)Live ly up your self, ’cause if you don’t do (D7)it, ain’t no bod y (G7)gon na do it for you.

(D7)Live ly up your self and don’t be no, (D7)don’t be no, don’t be no, (G7)don’t be no, no drag.

What you got

that I don’t know?

I’m a try in’ to (G7)won der, won der (D7)why you,

won der, won der why you (D7)act so.

And don’t be no (D7)drag.

(D7)Live ly up your self, for reg gae is an (D7)oth er bag.

You’re gon na (D7)live ly up your self, your wom an in the morn (D7)ing time, y’all.

(D7)Keep a live ly up your self and (G7)when the eve ning come and take ya, take ya, take ya, take ya.

Come on ba by,

I wan na be live ly my self.

Come on babe,

I wan na be live ly my self.

(D7)Live ly up your self.

Lively Up Yourself by Bob Marley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lively Up Yourself” by Bob Marley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 140 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Lively Up Yourself" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Lively Up Yourself"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Lively Up Yourself" use?: Just 4 chords: C, D, D7, G7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Bob Marley songs work for kids?: Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.