Rasta Should Be Deeper
View chords used in this chart
Repeat A#|C|Dm. It's in the key of Dm despite the beginning chord is an A# So if you want to solo over the
song you should plug in your scales @ fret 10 in the key of D.
[Refrão] A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
You must care about the people
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
I'm my brothers keeper
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday
(Verse)
A# C
It's more than the turban, more than the robe and more then the natty hair
Dm
It's much, much more than to say Selassie Marcus I
A# C
Me no do this fi image, me no mimic me na do this fi fame
Dm
Go and tell them Kelly him na do this material game
A# C
Never call them self Rasta they should be ashamed
Dm
Call king Selassie name in vain tell them it's no game
A# C
Dem a wolf, dem a wolf so mi si dem spiraling down
Dm
Kelly a rock of Gibraltar standing firm on solid ground
[Refrão]
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
You must care about the people
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
I'm my brothers keeper
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday
(Verse)
A# C
Ever so humble mi na groumble mi so satisfied
Dm
With the little gift that Jah-Jah give to I&I
A# C
Heights, green and gold Jah in control
Dm
Promised land is there for I, beauty behold
A# C
So Rasta dont you differ, stand firm and don't you quiver
Dm
King Sellasie I almighty will deliver
A# C
Touch not along the night and dont you defy
Dm
And your work must be pure in Jah-Jahs eyes
[Refrão]
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
You must care about the people
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
I'm my brothers keeper
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday
(Verse)
A# C
You see di elders dem said it must be turning im dem grave
Dm
Just to see how dem a younger Ras behave
A# C
Jah will shout til dem deaf who do most is left
Dm
Remember I said the road to zion is one way
A# C
Some live in a glass house and still throwing stones
Dm
All dem boys and liars Rasta broke it down
A# C
As long as the king sit upon the throne
Dm
Rastaman is never on his own
[Refrão] A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
You must care about the people
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
I'm my brothers keeper
A# C
Deeper, Rasta should be deeper
Dm
Got to wear Khaki and turban everyday
How to play Rasta Should Be Deeper
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.