Banana Pancakes Ukulele Chords – Jack Johnson. This song uses the chords: G7, G, Ami7, C7, C, D7, D9, Emi, Bmi7. You can change the key for free as needed.
Banana Pancakes Ukulele Chords – Jack Johnson
INTRO:
Well can’t you see that it’s just Amin7rainin’
There ain’t no need to go G7outside but D9baby
VERSE 1:
You G7hardly even notice Amin7when I try to C7show you
This G7song it’s meant to keep you
From Amin7doin’ what you’re supD9posed to
Like G7wakin’ up too early Amin7maybe we could C7sleep in
G7Make you banana pancakes preAmin7tend like it’s the C7weekend Amin7now
CHORUS 1:
Amin7And we could pretend it all the G7time
Can’t you see that it’s just Amin7rainin’?
There ain’t no need to go outG7side
But just D9maybe
VERSE 2:
G7Laka ukulele Amin7mama made a C7baby
G7Really don’t mind to practice ’cause Amin7you’re my little C7lady
G7Lady lady love me ’cause I Amin7love to lay here C7lazy
G7We could close the curtains preAmin7tend like there’s no C7world Amin7outside
CHORUS 2:
Amin7And we could pretend it all the G7time
Cant you see that it’s just Amin7raining?
There ain’t no need to go outG7side
Ain’t no need ain’t no Amin7need
Mmm G7Mmm
Can’t you see can’t you Amin7see?
Rain all day and I don’t G7mind
BRIDGE:
But the Amin7telephone singing ringing
It’s too early don’t pick it Dup we don’t need to
We got Amin7everything we need right here
And everything we need it’s enouDgh just so easy
When the Bmin7whole world fits inside of your arms
Do you Eminreally need to Emin/Dpay attention Cto the alarm?
Wake up Gslow Mmm D7Mmm
Wake up Gslow but D7baby
VERSE 3:
You G7hardly even notice Amin7when I try to C7show you
This G7song it’s meant to keep you
From Amin7doin’ what you’re supD9posed to
Like G7wakin’ up too early Amin7maybe we could C7sleep in
G7Make you banana pancakes preAmin7tend like it’s the C7weekend Amin7now
CHORUS 3:
Amin7And we could pretend it all the G7time
Cant you see that it’s just Amin7raining?
There ain’t no need to go outG7side
Ain’t no need ain’t no Amin7need
Rain all day I G7really really really don’t mind
Can’t you see can’t you Amin7see
You gotto wake up Gslow
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“Banana Pancakes” History:
“Banana Pancakes” is a song by Jack Johnson. Here are several details about it — meaning, album, lyrics, etc.:
Basic Info
- Artist: Jack Johnson
- Album: In Between Dreams
- Released: 2005
- Track number: 3 on In Between Dreams
- Genre: Laid-back acoustic / singer-songwriter / soft rock vibes.
Lyrics & Theme
- The song paints a cozy picture: Jack Johnson singing to someone (likely his partner) about staying in, taking a break, enjoying a lazy day while it rains, making banana pancakes, closing the curtains, ignoring the outside world.
- It’s about relaxing and being present, letting go of obligations (“don’t pick up the telephone”), embracing simplicity.
- The lyrics suggest a sense of contentment and intimacy — “everything we need is right here,” etc.
Musical & Structural Details
- The song uses a gentle acoustic guitar backing, with Johnson’s distinctive mellow vocals.
- Key: It is listed in G minor in some track-analysis sources.
- BPM / Tempo: Moderately relaxed. One source gives about 114.7 bpm measured by a mix tool.
Reception & Significance
- It’s one of Jack Johnson’s signature songs, often cited by fans as one of their favorites for its calming, comforting mood.
- Because of its relaxing vibe and imagery, the song is often used in contexts (playlists, media, etc.) meant to invoke slow mornings, rest, closeness.

