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Don't Worry Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  B   C#m   E   B  [x2]

Verse 1
  B    Here's A Little Song I Wrote       You Might Want To SC#ming It Note For Note
Don't WorryE,       Be Happy     B​
  B    In Every Life We Have Some Trouble
  C#m     But When You Worry You Make It Double
Don't WorEry,       Be Happy (DoBn't Worry, Be Happy Now)

Hook
(OBoh, Ooh Ooh Ooh Oo-Ooh Ooh Oo-Ooh) Don't WC#morry
(Ooh, Ooh Ooh Ooh) Be HapEpy (Ooh, Ooh Ooh Ooh) Don't Worry, Be Happy   B​

Verse 2
  B    Ain't Got No Place To Lay Your Head
  C#m   Somebody Came And Took Your Bed
Don't WorEry,       Be Happy    B​
The LanBdlord Say Your Rent Is Late       He May Have ToC#m Litigate
Don't WorrEy,       Be Happy (LooBk At Me, I'm Happy)

Verse 3
  B    Ain't Got No Cash, Ain't Got No Style
AiC#mn't Got No Gal To Make You Smile
Don't WorrEy,       Be Happy     B​
'Cause When YBou Worry Your Face Will Frown
And ThatC#m Will Bring Everybody Down
So Don't WorryE,       Be Happy (Don'Bt Worry, Be Happy Now)

Outro
Repeat & Fade
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FAQ

What are the chords for Don't Worry Be Happy?

The chords for Don't Worry Be Happy are: B, C#m, E

What is the original key of Don't Worry Be Happy?

The original key is B.

What is the difficulty of playing Don't Worry Be Happy?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Don't Worry Be Happy in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Don't Worry Be Happy be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Don't Worry Be Happy on ukulele?

Chord Don't Worry Be Happy can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Don't Worry Be Happy?

Don't Worry Be Happy uses 3 chords: B, C#m, E

What is the easiest way to play Don't Worry Be Happy?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Don't Worry Be Happy released in?

Don't Worry Be Happy was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Don't Worry Be Happy?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Don't Worry Be Happy to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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