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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
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Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about maintaining a positive outlook. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
E
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
E
Just taking the things they wanna
Verse 2
A
So I’ve learned to love it
E
And learned to hold it high
A
And I’ve learned to keep it
E
And learned that nothin’ can deny
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 3
A
They say your style of life’s a drag
E
And that you must go other places
A
But just don’t you feel too bad
E
When you get fooled by smiling faces
Verse 4
A
But you’re in your misery now
E
Still you can have a good time
A
’Cause everybody needs a change
E
A chance to check out the new guy
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m E
When you get it off your chest
F#m E
Keep your mind on happy things
F#m E
No use in crying, leave it to me
F#m E
I’ll be your shoulder, you can lean on me
Chorus
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D A
’Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
A
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry
Practice tip: Work on the A to E and D to A transitions separately to build muscle memory, as they form the core of the song’s progression.