Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) by Harry Belafonte Chords and Melody

Sections: Verse, Chorus.

Chord And Melody Metrics For Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)

Learn more about these metrics
Chord Complexity

26

Melodic Complexity

30

Chord-Melody Tension

9

Chord Progression Novelty

47

Chord Bass Melody

0

In terms of chords and melody, Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) is more basic than the typical song, having below average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of F Major

Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) is written in the key of F Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 6th most popular key among Major keys and the 6th most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (F Major, B♭ Major, and C Major). See the F Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

Contributors: WhizzoLightred and SilentPaaw .
Edit this page: Verse, Chorus.
Page history: Verse, Chorus.
Embed this page (iframe src): Verse, Chorus.
Customize the music player: Go to My TheoryTab Settings

Made with Hookpad Musical Sketchpad

Create beats, songs, and musical snippets with built-in music theory, melody guides, and intelligent chord suggestions.