Three Little Birds
The Chipmunks Lyrics


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Don't worry, about a thing
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin', smiled at the rising sun
Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singing, this is my message to you

Singin' don't worry (no no no) 'bout a thing ('bout a thing)
'Cause every little thing (oh) is gonna be alright (is gonna be alright)
Singin' don't worry (don't you worry) about a thing (baby, don't you worry 'bout a thing)
'Cause every little thing, is gonna be alright (yes it is)

Rise up this mornin', smiled to the rising sun
Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singing, this is my message to you (so, pretty baby, let me tell you)

Don't worry, (Don't you worry) about a thing (No, don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Singin' don't worry (no, don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (ooh) is gonna be alright (alright)

Baby, don't worry (no) about a thing (no, don't you worry 'bout a thing cause)
Every little thing (everything) is gonna be alright (yes it is, yes it is, yes it is)




Singin' don't worry (no don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry bout a thing 'cause)
Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Chipmunks' song "Three Little Birds" reassure listeners that everything will be alright. The singer encourages the listener not to worry about anything because every little thing will be okay. The singer then recounts a morning where three little birds sang sweet songs outside of his door. The birds' melodies were pure and true, and the message they conveyed was the same as the singer's--that everything will be alright. The singer repeats this message to the listener, urging them not to worry about anything.


The song's lyrics are about optimism and hope. The three little birds serve as a symbol of hope in a time of worry. The song's reassuring message is that no matter what happens, things will eventually be okay. The singer's repetition of "every little thing is gonna be alright" is meant to reinforce this message and assure the listener that they can overcome whatever troubles are ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't worry, about a thing
Do not stress about anything


'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
Because everything will turn out fine


Singin', don't worry 'bout a thing
Singing to remind you to not stress about anything


Rise up this mornin', smiled at the rising sun
Wake up in the morning with a positive attitude


Three little birds pitched by my doorstep
Three small birds landed near my front door


Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Singing happy and truthful tunes


Singing, this is my message to you
Singing this song to send you a message


Singin' don't worry (no no no) 'bout a thing ('bout a thing)
Singing again to remind you to not stress


'Cause every little thing (oh) is gonna be alright (is gonna be alright)
Reiterating that everything will turn out fine


Singin' don't worry (don't you worry) about a thing (baby, don't you worry 'bout a thing)
Sing again to tell you to not worry about anything


'Cause every little thing, is gonna be alright (yes it is)
Affirming that everything will indeed turn out fine


Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true
Continuing to sing happy and truthful tunes


Singing, this is my message to you (so, pretty baby, let me tell you)
Repeating the message of the song to the listener


Don't worry, (Don't you worry) about a thing (No, don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Once again telling you to not stress over things


Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Repeating that everything will turn out fine


Singin' don't worry (no, don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry 'bout a thing 'cause)
Reminding you again to not stress


Every little thing (ooh) is gonna be alright (alright)
Reaffirming that everything will turn out fine


Baby, don't worry (no) about a thing (no, don't you worry 'bout a thing cause)
Addressing the listener directly to not stress


Every little thing (everything) is gonna be alright (yes it is, yes it is, yes it is)
Final reassurance that everything will be okay


Singin' don't worry (no don't you worry) 'bout a thing (said don't you worry bout a thing 'cause)
Last reminder to not stress about anything


Every little thing (yeah-heah) is gonna be alright
Final repetition that everything will turn out fine




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