What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

"Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Banana Pancakes" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Banana Pancakes"?

This arrangement of "Banana Pancakes" uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, C7, D, D7, Em, G, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Banana Pancakes" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?

Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, (CN.C.)can’t you see that it’s just (Am7)rain ing?

There (CN.C.)ain’t no need to go out (G7)side.

But (D7)ba by, you (G7)la ka u ku (D7)le le, (Am7)ma ma made a (C7)ba you by.

(D7)song.

ly It’s don’t mind the prac tice ’cause (Am7)you’re my lit tle (C7)la dy.

(D7)La dy, la dy, love ly, ’cause I (Am7)love to lay here (C7)la zy.

(G7)We you could close the (D7)cur tains, pre (Am7)tend like there’s no (C7)world out (Am7)side.

And (CN.C.)we could pre tend it all the (G7)time, no.

(CN.C.)Can’t you see that it’s just (Am7)rain ing?

There (CN.C.)ain’t no need to go out (G7)side.

But just (D7)may be ha (G7)hard ly e ven (D7)no tice (Am7)when I try to (C7)show you this (D7)song.

ly It’s don’t meant to keep you from (Am7)do ing what you’re (C7)s’posed to.

(D7)Wak ing up too ear ly, ’cause I (Am7)may be we could (C7)sleep in.

(G7)Make you ba nan a (D7)pan cakes, pre (Am7)tend like it’s the (C7)week end (Am7)now.

And (CN.C.)we could pre tend it all the (G7)time, yeah.

(CN.C.)Can’t you see that it’s just (Am7)rain ing?

There (CN.C.)ain’t no need to go out (G7)side.

But just (D7)may be ha Ain’t no need, ain’t no (Am7)need.

Mm, mm, mm, mm.

Can’t you see, can’t you (Am7)see?

Rain all day and I don’t mind.

But the (Am7)tel e phone’s sing ing, ring ing.

It’s too ear ly; don’t pick it up.

We don’t need to; we got (Am7)ev ’ry thing we need right here and ev ’ry thing we need is e nough.

Just so eas y when the (Bm7)whole world fits in side of your arms.

Do we (Em)real ly need to (Em)pay at ten tion (C)to the a larm?

Wake up (G)slow.

Mm, mm.

Wake up (G)slow.

But, (D7)ba by, you Ain’t no need, ain’t no (Am7)need.

Rain all day and I real (G7)ly, real ly, real ly don’t mind.

Can’t you see, can’t you (Am7)see?

We’ve got to wake up (G)slow.

Banana Pancakes by Jack Johnson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Banana Pancakes”

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?: "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Banana Pancakes" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Banana Pancakes"?: This arrangement of "Banana Pancakes" uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, C7, D, D7, Em, G, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Banana Pancakes" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?: Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.