Don't Worry, Be Happy
Bobby McFerrin
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Here's a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don't worry, be happy In every life we have some trouble But when you worry you make it double Don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy now (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy Ain't got no place to lay your head Somebody came and took your bed Don't worry, be happy The landlord say your rent is late He may have to litigate Don't worry, be happy (Look at me, I'm happy, don't worry, be happy) Oh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh don't worry, be happy Here I give you my phone number, when you worry, call me, I make you happy, don't worry, be happy) Don't worry, be happy Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style Ain't got no gal to make you smile Don't worry, be happy 'Cause when you worry your face will frown And that will bring everybody down So don't worry, be happy Don't worry, be happy now (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy Now there, is this song I wrote I hope you learned note for note Like good little children, don't worry, be happy Now listen to what I said, in your life expect some trouble When you worry you make it double But don't worry, be happy, be happy now (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, don't do it, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) put a smile in your face (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't bring everybody down like this (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) it will soon pass, whatever it is (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) don't worry, be happy (Ooh, ooh ooh ooh oo-ooh ooh oo-ooh) I'm not worried, I'm happy
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Written by: Robert Jr. McFerrin
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" is sung by Bobby McFerrin, an American jazz vocalist and conductor. McFerrin is known for his unique vocal techniques and improvisational singing style.
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Song Release Information"Don't Worry, Be Happy" was released in 1988 as part of Bobby McFerrin's album "Simple Pleasures."
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, as it became the first a cappella song to reach No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Awards and Recognition"Don't Worry, Be Happy" won two Grammy Awards in 1989, namely for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. It was also nominated for the Best Pop Vocal Performance Male award.
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Song CompositionThe song is completely a cappella, meaning it contains no instruments. All the sounds in the song are made from McFerrin’s voice, including the "instruments".
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Popular CultureIt has been featured in many films and commercials over the years, including in the movie "Cocktail" starring Tom Cruise.
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MisconceptionDespite the common attribution, the song is not by Bob Marley. Many people wrongly associate the song with him due to its reggae-style beat and positive message.
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InspirationMcFerrin reportedly wrote the song in response to his feelings of frustration and stress, to promote positivity and contentment.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features comedic actor Robin Williams and fellow actor Bill Irwin.
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Global ImpactThe song has been covered, referenced, and used in various global campaigns promoting positivity and mental health, showing its enduring message and influence.
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