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Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Guitar
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
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Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Ukulele
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Piano
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Banjo
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Mandolin
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Harmonica
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.