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Dont Worry Be Happy

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Tuning: EADGBe
Capo: 4th fret
[Intro]
G Am C G
G Am C G
[Verse 1]
GHere's a little song I wrote
AmYou might want to sing it note for note
Don't worCry, be haGppy.
In eGvery life we have some trouble
AmBut when you worry you make it double
Don't worCry, be haGppy.
DonG't worry, be hGappy now.
[Chorus]
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy. GDon't worry, be happy.
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy. GDon't worry, be happy.
[Verse 2]
GAin't got no place to lay your head
AmSomebody came and took your bed
Don't wCorry, be hGappy.
GThe landlord say your rent is late
AmHe may have to litigate
Don't woCrry, be haGppy.
Look Gat me -- I'm Ghappy.
[Chorus]
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy.G  
GHere I give you my pGhone number. When you worry, calGl me,
I make you happy.
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy.G  
[Verse 3]
GAin't got no cash, ain't got no style
AmAin't got no gal to make you smile
Don't worCry, be haGppy.
G'Cause when you worry your face will frown
AnAmd that will bring everybody down
Don't woCrry, be haGppy.
Don'Gt worry, bGe happy now.
[Chorus]
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy. GDon't worry, be hGappy.
G Am
Don't worry, Cbe happy. GDon't worry, be hGappy.
[Outro]
G Am
Don't worry, don't worryC, don't do it.
Be happy. GPut a smile on your face.
GDon't bring everybody down.Am  
Don't worry. CIt will soon pass, whatever it is.G  
DonG't worry, be hapGpy.                                
   AmI'm not worried, CI'm happy...    G  

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The story behind the song

This song emerged from the unique vocal artistry of Bobby McFerrin, an improvisational musician known for his wide-ranging vocal techniques, including scat singing, polyphonic overtone singing, and vocal percussion. It stands out as the only a cappella track to ever reach number one in the US, a testament to its distinctive sound and uplifting message. The song's enduring appeal lies in its simple, direct encouragement to find solace and joy. Playing this song feels like a gentle reminder to let go of worries and embrace a more positive outlook.

AI-written from these sources:Bobby McFerrin — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dont Worry Be Happy

by Bobby McFerrin

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Tuning: EADGBe

Capo: 4th fret

[Intro]

G Am C G

[Verse 1]

Here's a little song I wrote

You might want to sing it note for note

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

In every life we have some trouble

But when you worry you make it double

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

G G

Don't worry, be happy now.

[Chorus]

G Am

C G

Don't worry, be happy. Don't worry, be happy.

G Am

C G

Don't worry, be happy. Don't worry, be happy.

[Verse 2]

Ain't got no place to lay your head

Somebody came and took your bed

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

The landlord say your rent is late

He may have to litigate

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

G G

Look at me -- I'm happy.

[Chorus]

G Am

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

G G G

Here I give you my phone number. When you worry, call me,

I make you happy.

G Am

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

[Verse 3]

Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style

Ain't got no gal to make you smile

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

'Cause when you worry your face will frown

And that will bring everybody down

C G

Don't worry, be happy.

G G

Don't worry, be happy now.

[Chorus]

G Am

C G G

Don't worry, be happy. Don't worry, be happy.

G Am

C G G

Don't worry, be happy. Don't worry, be happy.

[Outro]

G Am

Don't worry, don't worry, don't do it.

Be happy. Put a smile on your face.

G Am

Don't bring everybody down.

C G

Don't worry. It will soon pass, whatever it is.

G G

Don't worry, be happy.

Am C G

I'm not worried, I'm happy...

About Dont Worry Be Happy Chords by Bobby McFerrin

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