The Banana Bunch
View chords used in this chart
slide the F to F#.
INtroduction Chorus:
E A E
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
E B7 E
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
(x2)
Verse 1:
F
One banana, two bananas, three bananas, four
Bb F
Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more
F
Over hills and highway the banana buggies go
Bb F
Coming on to bring you the banana splits show
CHORUS:
F Bb F
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
F C F
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
(x2)
Verse 2:
F#
Four bananas, three bananas, two bananas, one
B F#
All bananas playing in the bright warm sun
F#
Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork
B F#
Fleagle, bingo, drupper and snork
CHORUS:
F# B F#
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
F# C# F# (use a c shape chord here on the next
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la frets up because the change is quick.)
(x2)
BRIDGE:
G A G
Freakin' out and havin' f-un (the chords in the bridge i play
B C B as bar chords. E.g g-3rd fret,
Freakin' out and havin' f-un a-5th fret, B-7th fret, c-8th fret
D E D etc.)
Lots of fun for everyo-one
CHORUS:
G C G
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
G D G
Tra-la-la la-la-la-la
(x2)
End the song any way you want (Even with an oh-o Jungo.)
Well good luck guys. It's a groovy piece.
-Rolfey.
How to play The Banana Bunch
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.