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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Guitar
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
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1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Ukulele
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Piano
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Banjo
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Mandolin
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.
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
Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing Chords – Harmonica
Stevie Wonder’s uplifting funk classic about reassuring a friend. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Funky Groove (4/4 Time)
↓↓
1234
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
Everybody’s got a thing
D
But some don’t know how to handle it
A
Always reachin’ out in vain
D
Just taking the things for granted
A
You can believe in all your dreams
D
But it’s hard to see the sun
A
When you’re cryin’ in the rain
D E D
And your season has just begun
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Verse 2
A
When you get it off your trip
D
Your friends are there to help you
A
Always lookin’ at the bright side
D
Knowing that the sun is shining
A
If your friends are really true
D
They’ll be there to see you through
A
When you’re sure you’ve had enough
D E D
Of this life, well hang ontight
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Bridge
F#m Bm
Sweet baby, when you worry
F#m Bm
You make it double
F#m Bm
Don’t worry, pretty mama
F#m Bm E
’Cause I’ll be there when you need me
Verse 3
A
If the words I use are strong
D
It’s just to help you carry on
A
And if you like, you can depend
D
On me, your friend
A
And if you think I’m talking loud
D
Just to get next to the crowd
A
The things I say are from my heart
D E D
Believe me from the very start
Chorus
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
Outro
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
A D A
Don’t you worry ’bout a thing, don’t you worry ’bout a thing, mama
D E D
‘Cause I’ll be standing on the side when you check it out
D E D
Check it out, check it out, check it out…
Practice tip: Isolate the A-D-E-D progression in the chorus and get comfortable with the quick change back to A for the next line; use a metronome to lock in the syncopated rhythm.