Bob Marley - Simmer Down: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Simmer Down" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Simmer Down Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Bob Marley

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Simmer Down" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

A#           Gm
(Simmer down),
    Cm          F7        A#           Gm
You lickin' too hot, so, (simmer down),
Cm               F7            A#         Gm
Soon you'll get dropped, so, (simmer down),
        Cm          F7    A#           Gm
Can you hear what I say? (Simmer down),
           Cm              F7            A#
Won't you, why won't you, why won't you simmer
   Gm Cm F7
down?

A#         Gm        Cm      F7
Long time people dem used to say,
     A#          Gm        Cm          F7
What sweet nanny goat a-go run him bel-ly, so;

Chorus:
Simmer down; oh, control your temper
Simmer down; or the battle will be hotter
Simmer down; can you hear what I say?
Simmer down; oh, that I'm-a leaving you today
Simmer down

Simmer down; oh, you hear what I say?
Simmer down; eh, that I'm-a leaving you today
Simmer down; can you hear what I say?
Simmer down

Chicken Mary, hawk de near
And when him de near, you must beware (So)

Chorus:
Simmer down; oh, control your temper
Simmer down; or the battle will be hotter
Simmer down; and you won't get no supper
Simmer down; and, you know, you're bound to suffer
Simmer down; simmer-simmer-simmer right down
Simmer down; like you never did before
Simmer down; oh-oh-oh
Simmer down; can you hear what I say?
Simmer down; you lickin' too hot (So)
Simmer down; and you know soon you'll get dropped
(So)
Simmer down; why won't you simmer-simmer down?

Simmer down; simmer down
Simmer down; simmer down
Simmer down; oh, simmer-simmer down
Simmer down; like you never did before


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A#

Guitar chord A#

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

F7

Guitar chord F7

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Simmer Down" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Simmer Down" by Bob Marley.

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