Kaya original guitar chords by
Bob Marley & The Wailers

1978•Reggae•1.5K views•

Key: B major•

Intro 1

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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(Wake up and)

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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(Wake up and)

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Wake up and turn I loose

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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For the rain is falling

F#

F#

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Got to have

Chorus 1

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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kaya now (ka_ ya, kaya)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Got to have kaya now (ka_ ya, kaya)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Got to have kaya now (ka_ ya...)

F#

F#

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B

B

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For the rain is falling

E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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Yeah

Verse 1

G#m

G#m

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I feel so high, I even touch the sky

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Above the falling rain

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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I feel so good in my neighborhood, so

E

E

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F#

F#

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Here I come again

Chorus 2

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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I got to have kaya now (ka_ ya, kaya)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Got to have kaya now (ka_ ya, kaya)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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I got to have kaya now (ka_ ya...)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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For the rain is falling

Interlude 1

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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B

B

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F#/A#

F#/A#

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Oh yeah

Verse 2

G#m

G#m

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I feel so high, I even touch the sky

B

B

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G#m

G#m

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Above the falling rain, yeah

G#m

G#m

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B

B

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I feel so good in my neighborhood, so

E

E

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F#

F#

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Here I come again

Chorus 3

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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I got to have kaya now

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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I got to have kaya now

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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I got to have kaya now

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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For the rain is falling

F#

F#

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Get up and

Outro 1

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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turn I loose

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Wake up and turn I loose

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Wake up and turn I loose

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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For the rain is falling

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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Oh kaya man (ka_ ya, ka_ ya)

B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Kaya man (ka_ ya, ka_ ya)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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Got to have kaya now (ka_ ya...)

F#

F#

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B

B

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E/D

E/D

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F#

F#

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For the rain is, rain is falling

[Fade out]

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Chords

B
E/D
F#
G#m
E
F#/A#

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Kaya?

The original key of Kaya by Bob Marley & The Wailers is B major.

What are the main chords for Kaya?

The primary chords used in Kaya are B, E, F#, G#m.

Do I need a capo to play Kaya?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Is Kaya beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like B, E, F#, G#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for Kaya?

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 Kaya?

The tempo of Kaya is approximately 96 beats per minute.

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