Learn "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin on Piano

Master "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Jazz arrangement is in the key of C at 138 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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 face some trou ble; but when you wor ry you make bo 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 face is late, he may will have ry to li bo ti gate. So Don’t (F)wor ry, be (F)hap py.

Song Details

Category
Jazz
Key
C
Tempo
138 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Don't Worry, Be Happy" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.