The Beach Boys – Don’t Worry Baby

About The Song

“Don’t Worry Baby” is a classic song by the American rock band The Beach Boys, released in 1964. It’s celebrated for its lush harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and iconic surf rock sound.

Five facts about “Don’t Worry Baby” by The Beach Boys:

Brian Wilson’s Composition: “Don’t Worry Baby” was primarily written by Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys. Wilson was inspired by Phil Spector’s “Be My Baby” and aimed to create a similarly timeless and emotionally resonant song.
Influential Harmonies: The song showcases The Beach Boys’ trademark vocal harmonies, with lead vocals by Wilson and Carl Wilson. The lush, layered harmonies became a defining characteristic of the band’s sound and influenced countless musicians across different genres.
Phil Spector’s Influence: The production of “Don’t Worry Baby” was heavily influenced by Phil Spector’s “Wall of Sound” technique, characterized by dense instrumentation and reverberating echoes. The song features a prominent string arrangement and a richly orchestrated sound that adds to its emotional depth.
Critical Acclaim: “Don’t Worry Baby” received widespread critical acclaim upon its release and is often cited as one of The Beach Boys’ finest achievements. It reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remains a fan favorite and a staple of the band’s live performances.
Cultural Impact: The song has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in various films, television shows, and commercials over the years. Its timeless melody and poignant lyrics continue to resonate with audiences, earning it a place among the greatest songs in rock history.

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Lyrics

Well it’s been building up inside of me
For oh I don’t know how long
I don’t know why
But I keep thinking
Something’s bound to go wrong

But she looks in my eyes
And makes me realize
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright

Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby

I guess I should’ve kept my mouth shut
When I started to brag about my car
But I can’t back down now because
I pushed the other guys too far

She makes me come alive
And makes me wanna drive
When she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright

Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby

She told me “Baby, when you race today
Just take along my love with you
And if you knew how much I loved you
Baby, nothing could go wrong with you”

Oh what she does to me
When she makes love to me
And she says “don’t worry, baby”
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Everything will turn out alright

Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby
Don’t worry, baby