Three Little Birds
Bob Marley & the Wailers, Bob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley
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Don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Singing' don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Rise up this mornin' Smiled with the risin' sun Three little birds Pitch by my doorstep Singin' sweet songs Of melodies pure and true Saying', (this is my message to you) Singing' don't worry 'bout a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Singing' don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Rise up this mornin' Smiled with the risin' sun Three little birds Pitch by my doorstep Singin' sweet songs Of melodies pure and true Sayin', this is my message to you Singin' don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry Singin' don't worry about a thing, I won't worry "'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Singin' don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright, I won't worry Singin', don't worry about a thing 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no 'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
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Written by: Bob Marley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Three Little Birds" is a song by Bob Marley and The Wailers from their 1977 album "Exodus".
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InspirationIt is suggested that the inspiration for 'Three Little Birds' came from the canaries that Marley had at his home in Hope Road, although this has never been confirmed and remains speculative.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, it did not reach the UK Top 40 charts until 1980.
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LyricsThe song is often thought of as an optimistic anthem, with its chorus line "Don't worry about a thing, 'cause every little thing's gonna be alright."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists in many different genres, including a notable cover by British singer Connie Talbot in 2008.
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Use In MediaThe song has famously been used in various media, including films like "I Am Legend" and "Shark Tale", and commercials promoting travel to places like The Bahamas and Jamaica.
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Named BeverageMarley's son, Rohan, named his coffee company – Marley Coffee, after the lyric in this song, "rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun.”
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Marley’s MessageThe song effectively summarises Marley’s embracing of the Rastafarian tenant of loving life, despite its hardships.
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Popularity After Marley's Death"Three Little Birds" has become one of Bob Marley's most enduring hits, known around the world, even though he himself did not live to see it reach its global popularity.
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Connection to FootballThis song is also played before the start of every home match of Dutch football club, Ajax, with supporters singing along heartily.
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Children’s BookThe song was adapted into a children's book of the same name by Cedella Marley, Bob Marley's daughter, in 2012.
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Influence on Music Industry"Three Little Birds" isn't just a song; it's become a cultural touchstone, a feel-good anthem played at weddings, parties, and anywhere else people want to lift their spirits.
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