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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Banana Pancakes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Banana Pancakes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Banana Pancakes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.