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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lively Up Yourself" by Bob Marley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Lively Up Yourself" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lively Up Yourself" by Bob Marley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Lively Up Yourself" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Lively Up Yourself" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.