The Beach Boys - Don't Worry Baby
Hello! Below you'll find my "Don't Worry Baby" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
As is typical with a song by The Beach Boys, this song has an incredible melody and interesting chord changes, including a key change for the chorus.
Enjoy!
Don't Worry Baby Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Don't Worry Baby:
Don't Worry Baby Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| E | E | A | A/B | 2X
| E | E | A | A/B | 2X
[Verse 1]
E A
Well it's been building up inside of me for oh
B
I don't know how long
E
I don't know why, but I keep thinkin'
E
I don't know why, but I keep thinkin'
A B
Somethin's bound to go wrong
F#m7 B G#m7 C#7
But she looks in my eyes, and makes me realize
F#m7 B G#m7 C#7
But she looks in my eyes, and makes me realize
[Chorus 1]
F#
When she says (don't worry baby)
G#m7 C#7
Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
F#
Everything will turn out alright
G#m7 C#7
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
Bsus4 B
Ooo...ooo
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
Bsus4 B
Ooo...ooo
[Verse 2]
E
I guess I should've kept my mouth shut
A B
When I started to brag about my car
E
But I can't back down now
E
But I can't back down now
A B
Because I've pushed the other guys too far
F#m7 B G#m7
She makes me come alive
F#m7 B G#m7
She makes me come alive
C#7
And makes me wanna drive
[Chorus 2]
F#
When she says (don't worry baby)
G#m7 C#7
Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
F#
Everything will turn out alright
G#m7 C#7
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
Bsus4 B
Ooo...ooo
G#m7 C#7
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
Bsus4 B
Ooo...ooo
[Interlude]
| E | E | A | A/B | 2X
| E | E | A | A/B | 2X
[Verse 3]
E
She told me, "baby when you race today
A B
Just take along my love with you
E
And if you knew how much I love you baby
E
And if you knew how much I love you baby
A B
Nothing could go wrong with you"
F#m7 B G#m7
Oh what she does to me
F#m7 B G#m7
Oh what she does to me
C#7
When she makes love to me
[Chorus 3]
F#
And she says (don't worry baby)
G#m7 C#7
Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
F#
Everything will turn out alright
G#m7 C#7
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
F#
Everything will turn out alright (don't worry baby)
G#m7 C#7
(Don't worry baby) Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
F#
Everything will turn out alright (don't worry baby)
G#m7 C#7
Don't worry baby (don't worry baby)
[Repeat and fade out or end on F#]
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Don't Worry Baby Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Don't Worry Baby" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Don't Worry Baby" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
