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Don't Worry, Be Happy Chords

Learn to play “Don't Worry, Be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin on guitar — played in the key of Dm, using Dm, F and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

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Chords for Don't Worry, Be Happy

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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DmDon't Fworry, be Chappy

Don't Dmworry, be Fhappy

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CHere's a little song I wrote

You Dmmight want to sing it note for note

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CEvery life we have some trouble

DmWhen you worry you make it double

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CAin't got no place to lay your head

DmSomebody came and took your bed

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CThe landlord says your rent is late

DmHe may have a litigate

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CLook at me I'm happy

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CI give you my phone number when you worry

CCall me I'll make you happy

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

CAin't got no cash, ain't got no style

DmAin't got no gal to make you smile

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

Cuz Cwhen you worry your face will frown

DmThat will bring everybody down

Don't Fworry, be Chappy

Dm F C

Don't worry, don't worry, don't do it

Be happy with a smile on your face

Don't bring everybody down like this

Don't worry it will soon pass whatever it is

Don't worry, be happy

I'm not worried

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About Don't Worry, Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin's “Don't Worry, Be Happy” is a pop track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 3 chords — Dm, F and C — with the progression centred on Dm, F and C. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.