Ain’t got no Here’s a lit tle song I wrote, you (Dm)might want to sing it note for note.
but Don’t (F)wor ry,
be (C)hap py.
The (C)land In ev ’ry life we have some trou ble; but when you wor ry you make it dou ble.
Don’t (F)wor ry,
be (F)hap py.
Ain’t got no place a to lay song your head, you (Dm)some bo dy came and took your bed.
but Don’t (F)wor ry,
be (C)hap py.
’Cos (C)when In lord ’ry say your rent is late,
he may will have ry to li ti gate.
So Don’t (F)wor ry,
be (F)hap py.
Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Don't Worry, Be Happy”
- What key is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" in?
- "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Don't Worry, Be Happy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- This arrangement of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" uses 4 chords: Am, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Don't Worry, Be Happy" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Bobby McFerrin can I play here?
- Try "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song)", "Don't Worry, Be Happy". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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