Day-o

by Harry Belafonte

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(CN.C.)Day o, day o.

Day light come and me wan’ go home.

Day,

me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day o.

Day light come and me wan’ go home.

(D)Work all night on a drink of rum.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Stack ba nan a till de morn ing come.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Come, Mis ter tal ly man, (A7)tal ly me ba nan a.

(D)Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Come, Mis ter tal ly man, (A7)tal ly me ba nan a.

(D)Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Lift six hand, sev en hand, eight hand bunch.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Six hand, sev en hand, eight hand bunch.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Day,

me say day o.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Day,

me say, day, me say day, me say...

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

A beau ti ful bunch of ripe ba nan a.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Hide the dead ly black ta ran t’la.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Day,

me say day o.

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Day,

me say, day, me say day, me say...

Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

(A7)wan’ go (D)home.

(CN.C.)Day o, day o.

(D)Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

(CN.C.)Day,

me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day, me say day o.

(D)Day light come and me (A7)wan’ go (D)home.

Day-o by Harry Belafonte — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Day-o” by Harry Belafonte in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Day-o" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Day-o"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Day-o" use?
Just 3 chords: A7, C, D. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Harry Belafonte songs work for kids?
Try "MAMA LOOK A BOO BOO", "Silent Night", "Island In The Sun". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.