Bob Marley The Best Songs
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Could You Be Loved is a famous reggae song by Bob Marley and the Wailers from their final album, "Uprising," released on June 10, 1980. The song quickly became popular, reaching number five on the UK Singles Chart and making the top ten in Europe and New Zealand.

In the U.S., it peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the years, many artists, including Joe Cocker, UB40, and Lauryn Hill, have covered the song, helping to spread Marley's reggae style.

It has also been featured in movies like "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and was part of a 1999 UNICEF campaign to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, showing its lasting impact and wide appeal.

I play this in standard tuning with a shuffle with a steady down up down up rhythm pattern and no lead work required. The chords are C, Am, Dm, F, Em and G.

Is This Love is another a well-known song by Bob Marley and the Wailers, featured on their album "Kaya." Written solely by Marley, the song achieved significant international success.

It reached number five on the UK Singles Chart, number six in the Netherlands, and number eight in New Zealand, and also charted in countries like Belgium, France, and Sweden. In the U.S., it peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Over time, the song has been covered by various artists, including Joe Cocker in 1997 and UB40 in 2005. Lauryn Hill and Marcia Griffiths have also performed the song, honouring its reggae roots.

"Is This Love" stands out for its blend of reggae, funk, and disco, which helped it appeal to a broader audience. The lyrics include Marley's personal mantra, "Love would never leave us alone." The song was also featured in the 1998 movie "How Stella Got Her Groove Back," further cementing its global appeal and showcasing Marley's lasting influence with his message of peace, love, and unity.

This song has a little lead work with the chords Gbm, D, A, Dbm, Bm and E in standard tuning and a capo 2nd fret. Use a down down up down up down up and repeat rhythm pattern with some picking riffs throughout.

No Woman No Cry is one of Bob Marley's most famous songs, featured on the 1974 album "Natty Dread" with his band, the Wailers. Though credited to Marley's friend Vincent Ford, who ran a soup kitchen in Kingston's Trenchtown, it’s widely believed Marley wrote the song himself, allowing the royalties to support Ford’s work.

The song didn’t initially chart, but the live version from Marley's 1975 album "Live!" gained popularity, reaching number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, and later peaking at number 8 after Marley's death in 1981.

The song's message of hope during tough times has inspired many covers by artists like Joan Baez, Boney M, Fugees, Nina Simone, and Pearl Jam. The Fugees' version was particularly successful.

"No Woman, No Cry" reflects Marley's life in Trenchtown, mentioning the "government yard" where he grew up. Despite the title, the song is uplifting, with the phrase meaning "don't worry, woman, don't cry." This iconic Jamaican song has left a lasting impact, ranking number 37 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time in 2004.

The chords here are C, G6, Am, F and G with a few riffs in the rhythm and in standard tuning. A down down down up down up rhythm pattern will work here.

Three Little Birds has become one of Bob Marley's most beloved songs, featured on the 1977 album "Exodus" and released as a single in 1980.

The song reached number 17 on the UK charts and number 20 on the Dutch Top 40, though it didn't make a significant impact in the U.S. at first. However, over time, it has become a well-known anthem of hope and reassurance.

The song has been covered by various artists, including Connie Talbot, Billy Ocean, and Marley's son Ziggy Marley. It was also featured in the animated movie "Sing" (2016), where it was sung by Matthew McConaughey's character, Buster Moon. Some believe the "three little birds" mentioned in the song were the I-Threes, the backing vocalists for The Wailers.

"Three Little Birds" has also made its mark in pop culture, symbolizing peace, relaxation, and optimism. It has become an inspiring mantra for English football club West Ham United F.C. and was even used in a Booking.com promotional campaign. This classic Bob Marley track continues to reassure listeners that "every little thing is gonna be alright."

Original key is a capo 2nd fret in standard tuning and simple down strokes for the rhythm pattern. Some lead with with the chords G, C and D.