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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
Don’t Worry Baby Chords – Harmonica
The Beach Boys’ classic 1964 song about reassurance and teenage love. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Classic Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E
Verse 2
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E
Bridge
A – E
B
A – E
B
Verse 3
E – A
E – B
Chorus
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
E
Practice tip: Master the E, A, and B chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Baby"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Don’t Worry Baby" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Baby" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Baby"?
It was written by Brian Wilson, Roger Christian, and released in 1964.