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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Don't Worry, Be Happy" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Don't Worry, Be Happy”
- Can I play "Don't Worry, Be Happy" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin played in?
- Don't Worry, Be Happy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Worry, Be Happy" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- "Don't Worry, Be Happy" was originally performed by Bobby McFerrin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Bobby McFerrin can I play here?
- Try "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (The Magic Song)", "Don't Worry, Be Happy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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