Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords

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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Guitar

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.

Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Ukulele

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.

Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Piano

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.

Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Banjo

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.

Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Mandolin

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.

Ctap to play
Dmtap to play
Ftap to play
Gtap to play
Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Dm · F · G

Don’t Worry Be Happy Chords – Harmonica

Bobby McFerrin’s a cappella hit promoting a carefree attitude. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Bouncy Strum (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Keep your strumming light and bouncy to match the song’s cheerful mood.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
C
Here’s a little song I wrote
G
You might want to sing it note for note
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
In every life we have some trouble
F
But when you worry you make it double
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 2

 
C
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
G
Somebody came and took your bed
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
The landlord say your rent is late
F
He may have to litigate
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Bridge

 
C G
Look at me, I’m happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
Here I give you my phone number
F C
When you worry, call me, I make you happy
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Verse 3

 
C
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
G
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
F C
Don’t worry, be happy
G
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
F
And that will bring everybody down
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Chorus

 
C G
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
F C
Don’t worry, be happy now
C G
Don’t worry, be happy
 

Practice tip: Master the simple C, G, and F chords first, then focus on the quick changes in the “Don’t worry, be happy” lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Dm, F and G.

Is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Don’t Worry Be Happy" in?

It is in the key of C.

Who wrote "Don’t Worry Be Happy"?

It was written by Bobby McFerrin, and released in 1988.