Three Little Birds
♪ Bob Marley Lyrics
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'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
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
Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" is a song about hope and positivity. The lyrics tell the listener not to worry, because everything will work out in the end. The "three little birds" represent this positivity, singing sweet songs that remind us to keep a positive attitude. The chorus repeats the message that "every little thing gonna be alright."
The first verse describes the singer waking up to the sound of birds singing outside his door. He smiles and takes their message to heart, which is to not worry because everything will be alright. The second verse is a repetition of the first, emphasizing the concept of waking up to a new day and positive messages.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't worry about a thing
You don't need to worry about anything that is troubling you
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Because in the end, everything will turn out okay
Singing' don't worry about a thing
Reinforcing the message that you shouldn't be worried or anxious
Rise up this mornin'
Waking up early and feeling good to start the day
Smiled with the risin' sun
Being grateful for a new day and finding happiness in small things
Three little birds
Three small creatures that stand for hope and joyfulness
Pitch by my doorstep
Sitting outside my house, spreading positivity and cheer
Singin' sweet songs
Singing happy and comforting melodies
Of melodies pure and true
Singing heartfelt melodies that express the truth about life
Saying', (this is my message to you)
Sending a message of hope through the sweet songs they are singing
Singin' don't worry 'bout a thing
Repeating the message that we have nothing to be anxious about
Singin' don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
Reminding us that we need to stop worrying and trust that things will work out
Rise up this mornin'
Beginning a new day with optimism and hope
Singin' sweet songs
Continuing to spread happiness and positivity through music
Sayin', this is my message to you
Reiterating that the message of hope is meant for all
Singin' don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh
Emphasizing again that we don't need to worry, even about the little things
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Assuring us that everything will end up being okay and telling us not to be anxious
Singin' don't worry about a thing, I won't worry
Leading by example and promising not to stress or panic either
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Repeating the message of hope and positivity that started the song
Singin' don't worry about a thing
One more time, emphasizing that we have no reason to be worried or anxious
Singin' don't worry about a thing, oh no
One final reminder that there's really nothing to worry about
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Ending the song with a reaffirmation of hope and positivity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BOB MARLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SHIVONNE JOHNSON
Thank you!! I was going to use this song today and just teach a pattern that my students would echo. But saw this and am grateful! 😩😩🙌🏽🙌🏽
Rhythm Recess
I'm glad it's useful! I'll have an "easy" version without half notes to post up this afternoon as well! 😁🎶
Marvelene Covington
Play 5am for wake up
Peel
Fgteev sang this song