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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Banana Pancakes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Banana Pancakes”
- Can I play "Banana Pancakes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Banana Pancakes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson played in?
- Banana Pancakes is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Banana Pancakes"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Banana Pancakes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Banana Pancakes"?
- "Banana Pancakes" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Banana Pancakes"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bm7, C, C7, D, D7, Em, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
- Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Banana Pancakes"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Banana Pancakes" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Banana Pancakes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Banana Pancakes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.