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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
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)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on beats 2 and 4.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A
E
A
E
Verse 2
A
E
A
E
Chorus
D – A (×4)
Verse 3
A
E
A
E
Verse 4
A
E
A
E
Chorus
D – A (×4)
Bridge
F#m – E (×4)
Chorus
D – A (×4)
Outro
A (×4)
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.