Three Little Birds
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: BbCapotraste:
1st traste
As recorded by Kacey Musgraves
(2024 release)
Capo 1st fret
Kacey plays this song with the capo at 3rd fret.
To do so transpose -2 steps.
[Intro]
A Amaj7 A Amaj7
[Refrain]
A E
Rise up this mornin', smiled with the risin' sun
A D/A
Three little birds by my doorstep
A E
Singin' sweet songs, melodies pure and true
D A
Sayin', "This is my message to you, ooh-ooh, yeah"
[Chorus]
A C#m
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
D A
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
C#m
Baby, don't worry about a thing
D A
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright"
[Refrain]
A E
Woke up this mornin' and smiled with the risin' sun
A D/A
Three little birds by my doorstep
A E
Singin' sweet songs, melodies pure and true
D A
Sayin', "This is my message to you, ooh-ooh, yeah"
[Chorus]
A C#m
Baby, don't worry about a thing
D A
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
C#m
Baby, don't worry about a thing
D A
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright"
[Bridge]
G D
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
A G D E
Mm-mm, mm-hmm
[Chorus]
A C#m
Singin', "Don't worry about a thing
D A
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright
C#m
Baby, don't worry about a thing
D A G D
'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright"
[Outro]
A
It's gonna be alright
G D
Mm-mm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm
A
It's gonna be alright, yeah
G D
Ooh (Ooh), ooh-ooh-ooh
A
It's gonna be alright
How to play Three Little Birds
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.