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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lively Up Yourself" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Lively Up Yourself”

Can I play "Lively Up Yourself" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Lively Up Yourself" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lively Up Yourself" by Bob Marley played in?
Lively Up Yourself is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lively Up Yourself"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lively Up Yourself" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lively Up Yourself"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lively Up Yourself"?
"Lively Up Yourself" was originally performed by Bob Marley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Lively Up Yourself"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, D7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Bob Marley can I play here?
Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Lively Up Yourself"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Lively Up Yourself" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lively Up Yourself"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lively Up Yourself" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.