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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · D · C
Banana Pancakes Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · D · C
Banana Pancakes Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · D · C
Banana Pancakes Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · D · C
Banana Pancakes Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · D · C
Banana Pancakes Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the song’s mellow vibe.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C (×2)
G – C – G
C – G (×2)
C – G – C
G
C – G
C
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G – C – G – C (×2)
Verse 2
G – C (×2)
G – C – G – C
G – C
G
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G – C – G – C (×2)
Bridge
Am
G – C
Am
G – C
Verse 3
G – C (×9)
G
Chorus
G – C (×3)
G – C – G – C (×2)
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.