Don't Worry About A Thing

Van Morrison · How Long Has This Been Going On [1995]

This life is driving you to drink

Sitting round wondering just what to think

Well I've got some consolation

and I'll give it to you if I might

You know I don't worry about a thing because

Cuz' I know nothings gonna be alright



Well this world's just one big troubled spot

Some have plenty, and some have not

Ya know I used to be troubled but

I finally saw the light

Now I don't worry about a thing because I know

Nothing's gonna be alright



Don't spend your time trying to be a go getter

Things will get worse before they get any better

Ya know there's always somebody playing with dynamite

You know I don't worry about a thing because I know

Nothings gonna be alright.

Don't Worry About A Thing

Van Morrison's 'Don't Worry About A Thing' appears on his 1995 album How Long Has This Been Going On, a record that reflects his continued exploration of jazz and blues influences. Throughout his extensive career, Morrison has maintained a distinctive vocal style and a songwriting approach that often blends rock, soul, and traditional American music. This track fits within a broader discography known for its emotional depth and improvisational spirit. While the album shares its title with a classic standard, the recording showcases Morrison's ability to reinterpret themes of reassurance and contentment. The song stands as part of a significant body of work that has influenced generations of musicians, demonstrating his enduring relevance in the landscape of popular music without relying on fleeting trends.