The Banana Boat Song chords by 
The Fontane Sisters 
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The original key of The Banana Boat Song by The Fontane Sisters is Bb major.
The primary chords used in The Banana Boat Song are Bb, F, Eb.
To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.
Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, F, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.
The tempo of The Banana Boat Song is approximately 130 beats per minute.
You can easily change the key of The Banana Boat Song 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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Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Fontane Sisters.
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