Now playing

Bananaphone

Chords

4.74 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/9

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 9Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tuning: Standard
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
VERSE / INTRO
  F1 + 2 + F63 + 4 +  C71 + 2 C9+ 3 C7+ C94 +  
e|1---1-----------|0---0-----0-----|
B|1---1---3---3---|x-----3---x-3---|
G|2---2---2---2---|3---3-3---3-3---|
D|3---3---3---3---|2---2-2---2-2---|
A|----------------|3---3-3---3-3---|
E|----------------|----------------|
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
          E-A-D-G-B-e
Bb6       x-1-3-3-3-3
C7(#5)    x-3-5-3-5-4
F6        1-3-x-2-3-1
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTRO
|  F|  C7|  F|  C| 
|  F|  C7|  F|  C|
VERSE
FRing ring ring C7ring ring ring ring baFnanaphoneC7  
FRing ring ring C7ring ring ring ring baA7nanaphone
 Gm7I've got this feeBb6ling, Fso apD7pealing
 GFor us to get together and Csing, C7(#5)sing!
VERSE
FRing ring ring C7ring ring ring ring baFnanaphoneC7  
FDing dong ding C7dong ding dong ding doA7nanaphone
 Gm7It grows in bunBb6ches
 FI've got my D7hunches
                           G)
 It's the best, beats the rest
CCellular, modular, C7(#5)interactive-odular
VERSE
FRing ring ring C7ring ring ring ring baFnanaphoneC7  
FPing pong ping pong C7ping pong ping pong paA7nanaphone
 Gm7It’s no baloBb6ney
 FIt ain’t a D7phoney
My Gcellular, baCnanular Fphone
E7Don’t need quarters, don’t need dimes
To Acall a friend of mine
E7Don’t need computers or TV
To Ahave a real good A7time
D7I call for pizza, I call my cat
 G7I call the White House, have a chat
I Bbplace a call around the world
OpeCrator get me BeiC7(#5)jing jing jing jing
SOLO
|  F|  C7|  F|  C7| 
|  F|  C7|  A7| % | 
(guitar)
|  Gm7|  Gm7   Bb6|  F|  D7|
|  G| % |  C|  C7(#5)|
|  F|  C7|  F|  C7| 
|  F|  C7|  A7| % | 
(mandolin)
|  Gm7|  Gm7   Bb6|  F|  D7|
|  G| % |  C|  C7(#5)|
VERSE
FRing ring ring C7ring ring ring ring baFnanaphoneC7  
FYing yang ying yang C7ying yang ying yang yaA7nanaphone
It’s a Gm7real live mama and papaBb6phone
A Fbrother and a sister and a D7dogaphone
                    G             C7|  F|  D7|
A grandpa phone and a grandma phone too
             G7       C7|  F|  C7|
My cellular, bananular phone
BaFnanaphone, Dbring Cring Fring 
CODA
|  F|  Db   C|  F|  Db   C|  F| % |
      1 + 2 + 3
|  F|        F  F6  

All chords in this song (16)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Bananaphone

by Rhonda Vincent

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Gm7

Bb6

C7(#5)

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuning: Standard

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

VERSE / INTRO

F F6 C7 C9 C7 C9

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

e|1---1-----------|0---0-----0-----|

B|1---1---3---3---|x-----3---x-3---|

G|2---2---2---2---|3---3-3---3-3---|

D|3---3---3---3---|2---2-2---2-2---|

A|----------------|3---3-3---3-3---|

E|----------------|----------------|

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

CHORDS

E-A-D-G-B-e

Bb6 x-1-3-3-3-3

C7(#5) x-3-5-3-5-4

F6 1-3-x-2-3-1

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

INTRO

F C7 F C

| | | | |

F C7 F C

| | | | |

VERSE

F C7 F C7

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone

F C7 A7

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone

Gm7 Bb6 F D7

I've got this feeling, so appealing

G C C7(#5)

For us to get together and sing, sing!

VERSE

F C7 F C7

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone

F C7 A7

Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding donanaphone

Gm7 Bb6

It grows in bunches

F D7

I've got my hunches

)

It's the best, beats the rest

C C7(#5)

Cellular, modular, interactive-odular

VERSE

F C7 F C7

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone

F C7 A7

Ping pong ping pong ping pong ping pong pananaphone

Gm7 Bb6

It’s no baloney

F D7

It ain’t a phoney

G C F

My cellular, bananular phone

Don’t need quarters, don’t need dimes

To call a friend of mine

Don’t need computers or TV

A A7

To have a real good time

I call for pizza, I call my cat

I call the White House, have a chat

I place a call around the world

C C7(#5)

Operator get me Beijing jing jing jing

SOLO

F C7 F C7

| | | | |

F C7 A7

| | | | % |

(guitar)

Gm7 Gm7 Bb6 F D7

| | | | |

G C C7(#5)

| | % | | |

F C7 F C7

| | | | |

F C7 A7

| | | | % |

(mandolin)

Gm7 Gm7 Bb6 F D7

| | | | |

G C C7(#5)

| | % | | |

VERSE

F C7 F C7

Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring bananaphone

F C7 A7

Ying yang ying yang ying yang ying yang yananaphone

Gm7 Bb6

It’s a real live mama and papaphone

F D7

A brother and a sister and a dogaphone

G C7 F D7

| | |

A grandpa phone and a grandma phone too

G7 C7 F C7

| | |

My cellular, bananular phone

F Db C F

Bananaphone, ring ring ring

CODA

F Db C F Db C F

| | | | | | % |

1 + 2 + 3

F F F6

| |

About Bananaphone Chords by Rhonda Vincent

Learn how to play Bananaphone by Rhonda Vincent with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bananaphone chords”, “Bananaphone guitar chords”, or “Rhonda Vincent Bananaphone chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Bananaphone chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bananaphone lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, F6, C7, C9, B, G.

FAQ — Bananaphone by Rhonda Vincent

How do I play "Bananaphone" by Rhonda Vincent on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Bananaphone" by Rhonda Vincent on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Bananaphone" by Rhonda Vincent free?

Yes. The chords for "Bananaphone" by Rhonda Vincent are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Bananaphone" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Bananaphone" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bananaphone"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Bananaphone" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Bananaphone" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bananaphone" by Rhonda Vincent with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Rhonda Vincent below.

What key is "Bananaphone" in?

The chords for "Bananaphone" show the original chord names (including F, F6, C7, C9, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.