Don't Worry Be Happy
The Overtones Lyrics


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Here's a little song I wrote
You might wanna 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
Woo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Don't worry be happy now!
Ain't got no place to lay your head
Somebody came and took your bed
Don't worry, be happy
The landlord said your rent was late
He may have to litigate
Don't worry, no, be happy
Don't worry be happy now
Ooh hoo hoo hoo turn that frown upside down hoo wooh ooh
Put a smile upon your face
Don't worry be happy now
Ooh don't you worry
Don't you worry bout a thing
Got to be happy
Don't worry be happy now
Ain't got no cash ain't got no style
Ain't got no girl to make you smile
Don't worry, be happy
'Cause when you worry your face will frown
And that will bring be everybody down
So don't worry no
Be happy
Be happy now
Don't worry be happy
Be happy!
Ah don't worry be happy now
Come on every body
Be happy
Be happy now
Don't you worry
Now don't you worry don't worry now




Don't you worry hey
Be happy hey

Overall Meaning

The Overtones's song, Don't Worry Be Happy, is a peppy, cheerful number that encourages the listener to adopt a positive attitude towards life. The song's message is that worrying too much about life's troubles only makes it worse, and one should learn to be happy with what one has. The lyrics are simple yet effective, and the catchy tune sticks in the mind long after the song has ended. The opening lines invite the listener to sing along with the song, urging them not to worry and to be happy, no matter what life throws at them.


The song's verses describe common problems that people face, such as homelessness, financial difficulties, and relationship troubles, but the chorus reminds them that they can choose to be happy in the midst of it all. The bridge of the song tells us that worrying only makes our problems worse and brings everybody down, which is why we should be happy instead. The song's upbeat rhythm and repetitive chorus make it an easy tune to dance and sing along to, making it ideal for parties or gatherings where people want to let loose and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

Here's a little song I wrote
I have created a song.


You might wanna sing it note for note
You may want to memorize every detail of the song.


Don't worry, Be happy
Do not stress, just be content with your present situation.


In every life we have some trouble
Every person experiences difficulties in life.


When you worry you make it double
Being anxious about a problem can amplify it.


Woo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo hoo
Vocalizing happiness and excitement.


Don't worry be happy now!
Do not stress, embrace a positive outlook on life right now!


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


Somebody came and took your bed
Someone has taken your sleeping space.


Don't worry, be happy
Do not let this bother you, be content with the situation.


The landlord said your rent was late
Your landlord has informed you that your payment is overdue.


He may have to litigate
He may have to take legal action against you.


Don't worry, no, be happy
Do not become anxious, simply keep a positive frame of mind.


Don't worry be happy now
Do not stress, be content with your current situation immediately.


Ooh hoo hoo hoo turn that frown upside down hoo wooh ooh
Feel better and display a happy expression.


Put a smile upon your face
Show a pleasant expression.


Don't worry be happy now
Do not become anxious, be cheerful at this moment.


Ooh don't you worry
There is no need to become anxious.


Don't you worry bout a thing
Do not stress about anything.


Got to be happy
You have to remain content.


Don't worry be happy now
Do not stress, be content right now.


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


Ain't got no girl to make you smile
You don't have a romantic partner to bring you joy.


Don't worry, be happy
Do not become anxious, be content with what you have.


'Cause when you worry your face will frown
When you become anxious, you will display an unhappy expression.


And that will bring be everybody down
Your unhappy expression can spread negativity to others.


So don't worry no
Therefore, do not become anxious.


Be happy
Embrace a positive outlook on life.


Be happy now
Remain cheerful at this moment.


Don't worry be happy
Do not stress, be content.


Be happy!
Embrace a positive perspective!


Ah don't worry be happy now
Do not stress, be content right now.


Come on every body
Everyone, listen up.


Be happy
Embrace a positive outlook on life.


Be happy now
Remain cheerful at this moment.


Don't you worry
You do not need to become anxious.


Now don't you worry don't worry now
Do not become anxious, everything is okay.


Don't you worry hey
Do not become anxious, everything is alright.


Be happy hey
Embrace a positive outlook!




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Robert McFerrin Jr.

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Jimmy Pinet Winchell

New fan from Texas...Love you lads...

aus Blue

:) cool..love this one kenny:)

kenny☘🎵

Thanks Pamela:)

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