The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)

by Jamaican Work Song
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Lyrics

Six hand, sev en hand, eight hand bunch!

Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

We load ba na na till da ear ly light.

Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Day (D)oh, (C)day (G)oh.

Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Day (D)oh, (C)day (G)oh.

Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Come, Mis ter Tal ly man, come (D7)tal ly me ba na na.

(G)Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Come, Mis ter Tal ly man, come (D7)tal ly me ba na na.

(G)Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Day (D)oh, (C)day, (G)oh.

Day da light, and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

Day (D)oh, (C)day (G)oh, day da light and I (D7)wan na go (G)home.

The Banana Boat Song (Day-o) — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 130 BPM.

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About “The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)”

What key is "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)" by Jamaican Work Song played in?
The Banana Boat Song (Day-o) 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 "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Banana Boat Song (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 "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)"?
"The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)" was originally performed by Jamaican Work Song. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jamaican Work Song can I play here?
Try "THE BANANA BOAT SONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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