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Desmond Dekker
Desmond Dekker
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Key: F major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Take your time,

take time for the king is back,
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Take your time, you've got to

know that the king is back
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Take your time, beware,

for he's right on top
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Take your time, you've got to know
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that the king is back
Verse 2
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Don't rush it, man, you will surely lose it

I am going to burn your skin
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like a blazing fire
Verse 3
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So take your time,

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you've got to know that the king is back
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Take your time, beware,

for he's right on top
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Take your time, you've got
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to know that the king is back
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I want you to know
Verse 4
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who's
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the king of the ska
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The king of the ska is
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right here on top
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Verse 5
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So take your time,

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you've got to know that the king is back
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Take your time, beware,
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for he's right on top
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The king is

back,
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right here, and
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he's right on top
Verse 6
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Take your time,

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Take your time, you've got
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to know that the king is back
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Take your time, beware,

for he's right on top
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Take your time, you've got
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to know that the king is back
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I want you to know
Verse 7
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who's
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the king of the ska
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The king of the ska is right here on top
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So
Verse 8
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take
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your time,

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you've got to know that the king is back
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Take your time, beware,
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for he's right on top
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The king is back, right here,
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an d he's right on
Outro 1

top
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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of King Of Kings by Desmond Dekker, The Specials is F major.

The primary chords used in King Of Kings are F, Bb, C, Dm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, C, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of King Of Kings is approximately 158 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of King Of Kings 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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