Bob Marley - Simmer Down: Ukulele Chords

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

Learn Simmer Down ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele 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 ukulele.

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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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

A#

Ukulele chord A#

Cm

Ukulele chord Cm

F7

Ukulele chord F7

Gm

Ukulele chord Gm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Simmer Down" by Bob Marley.

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