Don't Worry Be Happy
The Hobos Lyrics


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Here is 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
When you worry you make it double
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 land lord say your rent is late
He may have to litigate
Don't worry, be happy
Lood at me I am happy
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
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
Cause when you worry
Your face will frown
And that will bring everybody down
So don't worry, be happy (now)

There is this little song I wrote
I hope you learn it note for note
Like good little children
Don't worry, be happy
Listen to what I say
In your life expect some trouble
But when you worry
You make it double
Don't worry, be happy
Don't worry don't do it, be happy
Put a smile on your face
Don't bring everybody down like this
Don't worry, it will soon past




Whatever it is
Don't worry, be happy.

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Worry Be Happy" by The Hobos is an optimistic tune that encourages people to let go of their anxiety and focus on the positive. The vocalist begins by mentioning that the lyrics are just a little song and advises listeners to sing it in their own unique way. The first and final lines of the song tells the listener not to worry but instead, to be happy.


The song highlights the fact that everyone experiences some sort of trouble at one point in their life. However, when one worries about the problem, it only doubles the trouble. The lyricist advises listeners not to worry because it does not do any good. Instead, keep a positive outlook and try to be happy in spite of any issues that arise.


The song's simplicity is endearing, and it reminds listeners that happiness can be found in small things. The message throughout the song is to fight through adversity and find a reason to be happy. In conclusion, the song "Don't Worry Be Happy" is uplifting, an anthem against concern and anxiety.


Line by Line Meaning

Here is a little song I wrote
I have written a song for you


You might want to sing it note for note
You might want to learn it completely


Don't worry be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


In every life we have some trouble
Everyone experiences challenges


When you worry you make it double
Worrying makes the situation worse


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Ain't got no place to lay your head
No place to sleep


Somebody came and took your bed
Someone took your bed away


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


The landlord say your rent is late
Your landlord says you're behind on rent


He may have to litigate
He may have to take legal action


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Look at me I am happy
I am happy and not worried


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Here I give you my phone number
I am giving you my phone number


When you worry call me
Call me if you're feeling worried


I make you happy
I will make you happy


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style
No money or fashion sense


Ain't got not girl to make you smile
No girlfriend to make you smile


But don't worry be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Cause when you worry
Because when you worry


Your face will frown
You will have a sad expression


And that will bring everybody down
Your sadness will affect everyone around you


So don't worry, be happy (now)
Don't worry, just be happy right now


There is this little song I wrote
I have written a song for you


I hope you learn it note for note
I hope you learn it completely


Like good little children
Like well-behaved children


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Listen to what I say
Pay attention to my words


In your life expect some trouble
Expect challenges in life


But when you worry
But worrying


You make it double
Makes the situation worse


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy


Don't worry don't do it, be happy
Don't worry, choose to be happy instead


Put a smile on your face
Smile and be happy


Don't bring everybody down like this
Don't affect everyone negatively


Don't worry, it will soon past
Don't worry, it won't last forever


Whatever it is
No matter what it is


Don't worry, be happy
Don't stress, just be happy




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