Day-o

by Harry Belafonte
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Day-o" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Day-o" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Day-o" is in D.
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.
Does "Day-o" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Day-o" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Day-o"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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