Originally recorded in Italian by the Rokes. The acoustic rhythm part is played on a 12-string tuned down a minor third, so (for example) the C#m is played as Em, the E as G, etc.
Intro [2X]:
v v v v v v v v -9---9---9-11-9--|-7---7---7-12-11-| -----------------|-----------------| -----------------|-----------------| -----------------|-----------------| -----------------|-----------------| -----------------|-----------------| ^^^^^^ triplets ^^^^^^^
Verse 1:
When I think of all the worries people seem to find
And how they're in a hurry to complicate their mind
By chasing after money and dreams that can't come true
I'm glad that we are different, we've better things to do
May others plan their future, I'm busy lovin' you (1-2-3-4)
Chorus:
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today
And don't worry 'bout tomorrow, hey, hey, hey
Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today Live for today
Verse 2:
We were never meant to worry the way that people do And I don't need to hurry as long as I'm with you We'll take it nice and easy and use my simple plan You'll be my lovin' woman, I'll be your lovin' man We'll take the most from living, have pleasure while we can (2-3-4)
[repeat chorus]
[repeat intro - rhythm of single-string lead is different]