Three Little Birds

· by Bob Marley

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Three Little Birds

Bob Marley120 BPM

Lyrics

Don’t wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.

Sing in’, “Don’t wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.”

Rise up this morn ing,

smiled with the (E)ris ing sun.

Three lit tle birds

pitch by my (D)door step,

sing in’ sweet songs

of me lo dies (E)pure and true,

say in’, “This is my mes sage to you (A)u u.”

Sing in’, “Don’t wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.

Sing in’, “Don’t wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.”

Rise up this morn ing,

smiled with the (E)ris ing sun.

Three lit tle birds

pitch by my (D)door step,

sing in’ sweet songs

of me lo dies (E)pure and true,

say in’, “This is my mes sage to you (A)u u.”

Sing in’, “Don’t (A)u u.”

Sing in’, “Don’t (A)wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.”

Sing in’, “Don’t (A)wor ry

a bout a thing,

’cause (D)ev ’ry lit tle thing

gon na (G)be (D)al right.”

Sing in’, “Don’t

Three Little Birds by Bob Marley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 74 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Three Little Birds" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Three Little Birds"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Three Little Birds" use?: Just 4 chords: A, D, E, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Bob Marley songs work for kids?: Try "NO WOMAN NO CRY", "WAITING IN VAIN", "I SHOT THE SHERIFF". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.