Don't Worry Be Happy
Pietro Lombardi Lyrics


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Don't worry, be happy

Here's a little song I wrote
You might want to sing it note for note
But don't worry, be happy (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)

Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry, be happy

Ain't got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
But don't worry, be happy (don't worry, be happy)

The land lord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
But don't worry, be happy (don't worry, be happy)

Let's get started!
Don't worry, be happy

Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style
Ain't got not girl to make you smile
But don't worry, be happy (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)





Don't worry, be happy, I'm so happy

Overall Meaning

Pietro Lombardi's song "Don't Worry Be Happy" is about not letting the troubles in life get the best of us. The song starts with Lombardi telling his listeners that he has written a song that they might want to sing note for note. But the most important thing is that they shouldn't worry, but instead be happy. Lombardi sings that in every life, there will be some trouble, but worrying about it only makes it worse. He advises his listeners to stay positive and not let their troubles bring them down.


Further on in the song, Lombardi talks about some specific problems that people might face, such as not having a place to stay or being behind on rent payments. But he tells his listeners not to worry about these things because worrying would only make the situation worse. He sings that having no money or style or a girl to make you smile is not a reason to worry either, because worrying only makes the situation worse. Instead, he advises listeners to remain positive and not let their worries bring them down.


In summary, "Don't Worry Be Happy" is an upbeat and optimistic song that encourages people to stay positive and not let their troubles bring them down.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry, be happy
Remain calm and content, do not be troubled or stressed.


Here's a little song I wrote
I have written a short song for you.


You might want to sing it note for note
You may wish to sing it with precision.


In every life we have some trouble
It is normal to face hardships in life.


But when you worry you make it double
Worrying can amplify the extent of problems.


Don't worry, be happy (Don't worry, be happy)
Remain calm and content, do not be troubled or stressed.


Ain't got no place to lay your head
You have nowhere to sleep.


Somebody came and took your bed
Someone has taken your bed away from you.


The land lord say your rent is late
Your landlord says that your rent is overdue.


He may have to litigate
The landlord may have to take legal action.


Let's get started!
Let us begin!


Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style
You do not have any money or fashion sense.


Ain't got not girl to make you smile
You do not have a girlfriend to bring you joy.


Cause when you worry your face will frown
Worrying can cause you to wear a frown on your face.


And that will bring everybody down
Your negative demeanor can lower the mood of others.


So don't worry, be happy (Don't worry, be happy)
Remain calm and content, do not be troubled or stressed.


Don't worry, be happy, I'm so happy
Remain calm and content, do not be troubled or stressed as happiness is present.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert McFerrin Jr.

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