Simmer Down

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Key: BB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: - ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑

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[F7]Simmer down, you [Bb]lickin' too hot, so
[Cm]Simmer down, soon [F7]you'll get dropped, so
[Gm]Simmer down, can you [Cm]hear what I say
[Cm]Simmer down, that why won't you, why [F7]won't you, why won't you simmer down
[Bb]Simmer down
[Gm]Long time people [Cm]dem used to say
[F7]What sweet nanny goat a [Bb]go run him belly, so
[F7]Simmer down, oh [Bb]control your temper
[Gm]Simmer down, for the [Cm]battle will be hotter
[Gm]Simmer down, can you [Cm]hear what I say
[F7]Simmer down, oh that [Bb]I'm a leaving you today
[Bb]Simmer down
[Cm]Simmer down, oh you [F7]hear what I say
[Bb]Simmer down, a that [Gm]I'm leaving you today
[Gm]Simmer down, can you [Cm]hear what I say
[Bb]Simmer down
[Gm]Chicken Mary, hawk deh near and when [Cm]him deh near, you must beware, so
[F7]Simmer down, oh [Bb]control your temper
[Gm]Simmer down, for the [Cm]battle will be hotter
[F7]Simmer down, and you [Bb]won't get no supper
[Gm]Simmer down, and you [Cm]know you bound to suffer
[F7]Simmer down, simmer, [Bb]simmer, simmer right down
[F7]Simmer down, like [Bb]you never did before
[F7]Simmer down, [Bb]oh, oh, oh
[Gm]Simmer down, can you [Cm]hear what I say
[F7]Simmer down, you [Bb]lickin' too hot so
[Gm]Simmer down, and you know [Cm]soon you'll get dropped, so
[F7]Simmer down, why won't [Bb]you simmer, simmer down
[Gm]Simmer down, simmer [Cm]down, simmer down
[F7]Simmer down, [Bb]simmer, simmer down
[Gm]Simmer down, oh [Cm]simmer, simmer down
[F7]Simmer down, like [Bb]you never did before...

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Bb (Bb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Reggae

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Strumming Pattern - ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Simmer Down by Bob Marley & The Wailers is played in the key of Bb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Bb (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Gm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Cm (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti F7 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Simmer Down by Bob Marley & The Wailers: sounding in Bb without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('- ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Bb (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from F7 to Bb requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '- ↑ - ↑ - ↑ - ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – vi – ii – V

Song chords:

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Bb Gm Cm F7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key BB Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key BB Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Bb without a capo.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of BB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I Bb Tonic

ii Cm Supertonic

iii Dm Mediant

IV Eb Subdominant

V F Dominant

vi Gm Submediant

vii° Adim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: BB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – vi – ii – V • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Simmer Down (Bob Marley & The Wailers)?

To play the Easy Chords for Simmer Down, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Simmer Down?

The original recording key for Simmer Down by Bob Marley & The Wailers is BB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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