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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 130 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Banana Boat Song (Day-o)". Key of G, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.