Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele Am chord diagram
Ukulele D7 chord diagram
Ukulele C7 chord diagram
Ukulele D chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Am] [Am] [G]
Well can’t you see that it’s just [Am]raining, there ain’t no need to go out[G]side.
But [D7]Baby!
[section 2]
You [G]hardly even [D7]notice [Am]when I try to [C7]show you
[G]Song is meant to [D7]keep you from [Am]doing what you’re [C7]supposed to
[G]wakin’ up too [D7]early, [Am]maybe we could [C7]sleep in
[G]make you banana [D7]pancakes, pretend [Am]like it’s the [C7]weekend
[Am]now
[section 3]
We could pretend it all the [G]time.
Can’t you see that it’s just [Am]raining, there ain’t no need to go out[G]/ side.
But just [D7]maybe!
[section 4]
[G]Hala ka uku[D7]lele, [Am]mama made a [C7]baby.
Really don’t [G]mind to prac[D7]tice cause [Am]you’re my little [C7]lady.
[G]Lady lady [D7]love me ’cause I [Am]love to lay you [C7]lazy.
[G]We could close the [D7]curtains [Am]pretend like there’s no [C7]world
[Am]outside.
[section 5]
We could pretend it all the [G]time.
Can’t you see that its just [Am]raining, there ain’t no need to go out[G]side.
[section 6]
[G]Ain’t no need, ain’t no [Am]need.
mmmm mmmm mmmmm [G]mmmmm
Can’t you see can’t you [Am]see?
Rain all day and I don’t [G]mind.
[section 7]
But the [Am]telephones singin’, ringin’ it’s too early don’t pick it [D]up, we don’t need to
We got [Am]everything we need right here and everything we need is [D]enough. Just so easy
When the [Bm]whole world fits inside of your arms
do we [Em]really need to pay attention [C]to the alarm?
wake up [G]slow, mmmmm [D]mmmmmm
[D]wake up [G]slow [G]/
[section 8]
But [D7]Baby!
You [G]hardly even [D7]notice [Am]when I try to [C7]show you
This [G]song is meant to [D7]keep you from [Am]doing what you’re [C7]supposed to.
[G]Wakin’ up too [D7]early, [Am]maybe we could [C7]sleep
[G]make you banana [D7]pancakes, [Am]pretend like its the [C7]weekend
[Am]now
[Closing]
Then we could pretend it all the [G]time.
Can’t you see that it’s just [Am]raining, there ain’t no need to go out[G]side.
Ain’t no need ain’t no [Am]need.
Rain all day and I really, [G]really, really don’t mind.
Can’t you see can’t you [Am]see?
you gotta wake up [G]
How to play Banana Pancakes on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes on ukulele requires 8 chords and 11 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Banana Pancakes uses these transitions most often: G → D7 (15), Am → C7 (12), and Am → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Am chord transition.
1. G → Am chord transition
To move from G to Am;
- While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
2. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- While playing G, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
3. D7 → Am chord transition
To move from D7 to Am;
- While playing D7, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
- Place middle finger on G string fret 2.
4. Am → C7 chord transition
To move from Am to C7;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on A string fret 1.
5. C7 → G chord transition
To move from C7 to G;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 3.
6. Am → D chord transition
To move from Am to D;
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on E string fret 2.
7. D → Bm chord transition
To move from D to Bm;
- While playing D, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 4.
8. Bm → Em chord transition
To move from Bm to Em;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 4 to C string fret 4.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 3.
9. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- While playing Em, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
10. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
11. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
Banana Pancakes chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Banana Pancakes.
- Banana Pancakes includes 85 chord transitions, 11 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- Banana Pancakes contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how Banana Pancakes connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → D: 24%
- G → Am: 13%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).- Am → G: 21%
- Am → D: 7%