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Don't Worry Be Happy

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Bobby McFerrin

Simple Pleasures (1988)jazzTop 5%2:60SpotifyYouTubeApple Music
Key: variesTuning: StandardTempo: variesTime signature: 4/4

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100%11 tracks · 4,017 notes · C major · 120 BPM· 2:60Dont Worry Be HappyRecommended
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El Guitar
Acoustic guitar (nylon)
Acoustic Guitar (steel) 1
El Piano
Slap Bass
Deep Bass
Whistle
Acoustic guitar (steel) 2
Electric guitar (clean)
Acoustic bass
Drums
92%6 tracks · 3,595 notes · G# minor · 139 BPM· 4:50extended
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Intro
Verse 1
Chorus
Verse 2
Chorus
Verse 3
Chorus
Verse 4
Chorus
Lead Vocals
Backing Vocals 1
Backing Vocals 2
Backing Vocals 3
Winds
Drums
68%1 tracks · 551 notes · B minor · 130 BPM· 1:30partial
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Acoustic guitar (nylon)

Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —11 tracks · 2:60

About this song

Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, 4/4 time. This 11-track arrangement runs 2:60 (Acoustic guitar (nylon), Acoustic guitar (steel), Electric guitar (clean), Acoustic bass, Tremolo strings, Synth brass 1, and Drums). 3 versions available to play and practice.

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DrumsAdvanced
8.07 notes/sec
OtherAdvanced
5.27 notes/sec
BassBeginner
0.71 notes/sec
GuitarBeginner
1.16 notes/sec
OtherBeginner
2.47 notes/sec

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