Easy Skanking original guitar chords by
Bob Marley And The Wailers

1978•Reggae•1.4K views•

Key: Bb major•

Intro 1

Bb

Bb

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Bb

Bb

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Gm

Gm

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Gm

Gm

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Bb

Bb

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Bb

Bb

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Gm

Gm

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Gm

Gm

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Chorus 1

Bb

Bb

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Easy skanking (skanking it easy)

Gm

Gm

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Easy skanking (skanking it slow)

Bb

Bb

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Easy skanking (skanking it easy)

Gm

Gm

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Easy skanking (skanking it slow)

Verse 1

Bb

Bb

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Bb7

Bb7

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Ex_ cuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)

Eb

Eb

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Oh God I gotta take a lift (lift)

Bb

Bb

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Bb7

Bb7

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From re_ ality I just can't drift (drift)

Eb

Eb

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That's why I am staying with this riff (riff)

Chorus 2

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Lord, I take it easy

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Got to take it easy

Bridge 1

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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See, we're taking it easy

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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We're taking it slow

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Taking it easy

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Got to take it slow

Chorus 3

Bb

Bb

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So take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Whoa, take it easy

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Take it easy

Verse 2

Bb

Bb

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Bb7

Bb7

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Ex_ cuse me while I light my spliff (spliff)

Eb

Eb

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Oh God I gotta take a lift (lift)

Bb

Bb

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Bb7

Bb7

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From re_ ality I just can't drift (drift)

Eb

Eb

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That's why I am staying with this riff (riff)

Chorus 4

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Got to take it easy

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Skanky, take it easy

Bridge 2

Tell you what

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Herb for my wine

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Honey for my strong drink

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Herb for my wine

Eb

Eb

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Dm

Dm

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Honey for my strong drink

Chorus 5

Bb

Bb

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I'll take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Skanky, take it easy

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Take it easy

Chorus 6

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Oh, oh, easy, easy

Bb

Bb

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Little bit easier

Gm

Gm

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Skanky, take it easy

Outro 1

Bb

Bb

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Take it easy, take it easy

Gm

Gm

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Take it easy, take it easy

[Repeat and fade]

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Chords

Bb
Gm
Bb7
Eb
Dm

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Easy Skanking?

The original key of Easy Skanking by Bob Marley And The Wailers is Bb major.

What are the main chords for Easy Skanking?

The primary chords used in Easy Skanking are Bb, Gm, Bb7, Eb, Dm.

Do I need a capo to play Easy Skanking?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Easy Skanking beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Gm, Bb7, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Easy Skanking?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Easy Skanking?

The tempo of Easy Skanking is approximately 126 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Easy Skanking?

You can easily change the key of Easy Skanking using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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