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Banana Pancakes Chords

Jack Johnson Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Guitar

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Ukulele

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.

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Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Piano

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Banjo

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Mandolin

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Am · G · D · C

Banana Pancakes Chords – Harmonica

A laid-back acoustic song about a cozy morning indoors by Jack Johnson. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G

But baby, you hardly even notice

C G

When I try to show you this song

C G

It’s meant to keep you from doing

C G C

What you’re supposed to, like waking up too early

G

Maybe we could sleep in

C G

I’ll make you banana pancakes

C

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Verse 2

G C

This song is meant to keep you

G C

From doing what you’re supposed to

G C G C

Like waking up too early, maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Bridge

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Am

You know I love you

G C

You’re my baby

Verse 3

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C

Ain’t no need, ain’t no need

G C

Can’t you see, can’t you see

G C

Rain all day and I don’t mind

G C

The telephone’s ringing, I’m not gonna answer it

G C

I’ll let it go awhile

G C

And maybe we could sleep in

G C

I’ll make you banana pancakes

G

Pretend like it’s the weekend now

Chorus

G C

And we could pretend it all the time

G C

Can’t you see that it’s just raining

G C

Ain’t no need to go outside

G C G C

Just maybe, halaka ukulele mommy

G C G C

Maybe, halaka ukulele baby

Practice tip: The chord progression is mostly G and C. Practice switching between these two chords smoothly before adding the Am in the bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Banana Pancakes"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, D and C.

Is "Banana Pancakes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Banana Pancakes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Banana Pancakes"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2005.