Bobby McFerrin‘s iconic hit ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ instantly transports listeners to a world of carefree joy.
Released in 1988, this uplifting song remains an anthem for those seeking solace amidst life’s trials and tribulations.
Dont Worry Be Happy Lyrics
Verse 1
Here’s a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
Don’t worry, be happy
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy now
Chorus
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Verse 2
Ain’t got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don’t worry, be happy
The landlord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
Don’t worry, be happy (Look at me, I’m happy)
Chorus
Don’t worry, be happy
(Hey I’ll give you my phone number, when you worry call me I’ll make you happy!)
Don’t worry, be happy
Verse 3
Ain’t got no cash, ain’t got no style
Ain’t got no gal to make you smile
But don’t worry, be happy
‘Cause when you worry your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy now
Chorus
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Bridge
Now there is the song I wrote
I hope you learned it note for note, like good little children
Don’t worry, be happy
Now listen to what I said, in your life expect some trouble
When you worry you make it double
But don’t worry, be happy, be happy now
Chorus
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
Don’t worry, be happy
(Don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t do it, be happy
Put 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
I’m happy
Facts About Dont Worry Be Happy Lyrics
| Fact | Description |
|---|---|
| Artist | Bobby McFerrin |
| Album | “Simple Pleasures” |
| Release Year | 1988 |
| Genre | Reggae fusion, a cappella |
| Song Length | 4 minutes and 50 seconds |
| Songwriter | Bobby McFerrin |
| Producer | Linda Goldstein |
| Chart Performance | Reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States |
| Grammy Awards | Won three Grammy Awards in 1989: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance |
| Musical Style | Bobby McFerrin’s signature a cappella style with layered vocal harmonies |
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