Not Gonna Worry
Not Gonna Worry
”With its infectious melody and dance-inducing afrobeat backdrop, “Not Gonna Worry” is not simply a feel good song; it is a song that helps us remember that joy is our strength… joy is our defiance.” (James Paek)
NOT GONNA WORRY
Written by Vincent Charlow (BMI), James Paek (BMI), Nabil Ince (BMI), Karanja Mbugua (MCSK)
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VERSE 1
Bb
I’ve learned to let go of my plans
Gm
Fight my fears and dance
The present is a gift
Eb
Can’t do it by my strength
Ai ai ai ai ai
Cm
Do it by my strength
Ai ai ai ai ai
PRE CHORUS
Bb
I was searching
Gm
Running on my own
Overworking
Eb
Drying up my soul
And now I’m letting go
Cm
Giving you control
CHORUS
Bb
I’m not gonna worry
Gm
I’m just gonna lift my hands
I’m not gonna worry
Eb
I’m just gonna trust you, and
Imma do it your way
Let you write the story
Cm
Imma do it your way
I’m not gonna worry
VERSE 2
I hear the sparrows sing
’He’s watching over me’
The lilies of the field
Tell me the same thing
Ai ai ai ai ai ai why should I worry?
Ai ai ai ai ai
TAG
I know I can make it
I know I can make it
I know I can make it
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