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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Day-o" 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 D, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Day-o

Can I play "Day-o" 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 "Day-o" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Day-o" by Harry Belafonte played in?
Day-o is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Day-o"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Day-o" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Day-o"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Day-o"?
"Day-o" was originally performed by Harry Belafonte. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Day-o"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: A7, C, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Harry Belafonte can I play here?
Try "MAMA LOOK A BOO BOO", "Silent Night", "Island In The Sun". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Day-o"?
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. "Day-o" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Day-o"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Day-o" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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