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Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Dont Worry, Be Happy was composed by Bobby McFerrin, inspired by a famous poster featuring the phrase Don’t Worry, Be Happy from the Indian guru Meher Baba. McFerrin crafted the song to evoke a sense of peace and happiness in spite of lifes troubles. Released in 1988, it became a global hit, showcasing an approach to life with an optimistic viewpoint.

Key: G

Introduction:  G   Am   C   G   G   Am   C   G  

difficulty
very easy |||||
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Here' s a little song I wrote
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You might want to sing it note for note
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Don' t worry, be happy.
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In every life we have some trouble
 Am 
But when you worry you make it double
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Don' t worry, be happy.
    G 
Don' t worry, be happy now.

             C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy. Don' t worry, be happy.

             C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy. Don' t worry, be happy.

 G 
Ain' t got no place to lay your head
 Am 
Somebody came and took your bed
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Don' t worry, be happy.
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The landlord say your rent is late
 Am 
He may have to litigate
         C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy.
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Look at me -- I' m happy.

             C           G 
Don' t worry, be happy.
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Here I give you my phone number. When you worry, call me,
I make you happy.

             C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy.

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Ain' t got no cash, ain' t got no style
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Ain' t got no gal to make you smile
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Don' t worry, be happy.
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' Cause when you worry your face will frown
   Am 
And that will bring everybody down
         C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy.
     G 
Don' t worry, be happy now.

             C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy. Don' t worry, be happy.

             C          G 
Don' t worry, be happy. Don' t worry, be happy.

                         C 
Don' t worry, don' t worry, don' t do it.
          G 
Be happy. Put a smile on your face.
 G                            Am 
Don' t bring everybody down.
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Don' t worry. It will soon pass, whatever it is.
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Don' t worry, be happy.
 Am                  C              G 
   I' m not worried, I' m happy...