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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F
Don’t You 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 You 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 You 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 You 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 You 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 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)
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Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand to get the percussive “chick” sound on the upstrokes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Intro / Verse 1
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D – E – D
Chorus
A – D – A
D – E – D
A – D – A
D – E – D
Verse 2
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D – E – D
Chorus
A – D – A
D – E – D
A – D – A
D – E – D
Bridge
F#m – Bm (×3)
F#m – Bm – E
Verse 3
A
D
A
D
A
D
A
D – E – D
Chorus
A – D – A
D – E – D
A – D – A
D – E – D
Outro
A – D – A
D – E – D
A – D – A
D – E – D (×2)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C and F.
Is "Don’t You 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 You Worry Bout a Thing" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t You Worry Bout a Thing"?
It was written by Stevie Wonder, and released in 1973.