(CN.C.)Day
oh,
day
oh.
Day da light, and I wan na go home.
Six hand, sev en hand, eight hand, bunch!
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
We load ba na na till da ear ly light.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Day
(G)oh,
(F)day
(G)oh.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Day
(G)oh,
(F)day
(G)oh.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
(G7)wan na go (C)home.
(C)Come, Mis ter Tal ly man, come (G7)tal ly me ba na na.
(C)Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Come, Mis ter Tal ly man, come (G7)tal ly me ba na na.
(C)Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Day
(G)oh,
(F)day
(C)oh.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
Day da light, and I (G7)wan na go (C)home.
The Banana Boat Song by Jamaican Work Song
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Banana Boat Song”
- What key is "The Banana Boat Song" in?
- "The Banana Boat Song" by Jamaican Work Song is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Banana Boat Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Banana Boat Song" 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 "The Banana Boat Song"?
- This arrangement of "The Banana Boat Song" uses 4 chords: C, F, G, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Banana Boat Song" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Jamaican Work Song can I play here?
- Try "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.