The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) chords by 
Harry BelafonteTony Scott 
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The original key of The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) by Harry Belafonte, Tony Scott is F major.
The primary chords used in The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) are F, C, Dm, G, Gb, Db.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like F, C, Dm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) is approximately 122 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.
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