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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Don't Worry, Be Happy" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Worry, Be Happy" with hands-separate practice in C at 138 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Worry, Be Happy" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Worry, Be Happy"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
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