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Step 1 / 41Position: 5
1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open
G7353433
D7x57575
Am7575555
C7x35353
Dx57775
Bmx24432
Emx79987
[Riff]
(Single Strum on Am7 and G7 for riff)
e|--------------------------|-x--Am75-|-------------------------|-x--G73-|
B|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--3-|
G|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--4-|
D|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--3-|
A|------5-------------------|-x--7-|-------5-----------------|-x--5-|
E|--5/7----7--5--3--0--3/5--|-x--5-|--5/7------7--5/3--0--3--|-x--3-|
e|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--3-|
e|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--3-|
G|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--4-|
D|--------------------------|-x--5-|-------------------------|-x--3-|
A|-------5--7--5------------|-x--7-|-------5-----------------|-x--5-|
E|--5/7-----------7--0--5---|-x--5-|--5/7------7--5\3--0--3--|-x--3-|
[Intro]
Well, can't you see that it's just Am7rainin'
There ain't no need to go G7outside, but D7baby
[Verse 1]
You G7hardly even D9notice
Am7When I try to C7show you
This G7song is meant to D9keep you
From Am7doin' what you're supC7posed to
G7Wakin' up too D9early
Am7Maybe we could C7sleep in
G7Make you banana D9pancakes
PreAm7tend like it's the C7weekend Am7now
[Chorus]
And we could pretend it all the G7time
Can't you see that it's just Am7rainin'
There ain't no need to go G7outside, but just D7maybe
[Verse 2]
G7Laka ukuD9lele
Am7Mama made a C7baby
G7Really don't mind to D9practice
'Cause Am7you're my little C7lady
G7Lady, lady D9love me
'Cause I Am7love to lay here C7lazy
G7We could close the D9curtains
PreAm7tend like there's no C7world oAm7utside
[Chorus]
And we could pretend it all the G7time
Can't you see that it's just Am7rainin'
There ain't no need to go G7outside
Ain't no need, ain't no Am7need
Mmmm mmG7mm
Can't you see, can't you Am7see
Rain all day and I don't G7mind
[Bridge]
But the Am7telephone's singing, ringing
It's too early, don't pick it Dup, we don't need to
We got Am7everything we need right here
And everything we need is enouDgh, just so easy
When the Bmwhole world fits inside of your arms
Do we Emreally need to Em/D#pay attention Cto the alarm
Wake up Gslow
Mmmm D7mmmm
Wake up Gslow, but D7baby
[Verse 3]
You G7hardly even D9notice
Am7When I try to C7show you
This G7song is meant to D9keep you
From Am7doin' what you're supC7posed to
G7Wakin' up too D9early
Am7Maybe we could C7sleep in
G7Make you banana D9pancakes
PreAm7tend like it's the C7weekend Am7now
[Chorus]
And we could pretend it all the G7time
Can't you see that it's just Am7rainin'
There ain't no need to go G7outside
Ain't no need, ain't no Am7need
Rain all day and I G7really, really, really don't mind
Can't you see, can't you Am7see
You gotta wake up Gslow
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The story behind the song

"Banana Pancakes" captures the simple, laid-back joy of wanting to stay in with a loved one, letting the day unfold slowly and sweetly. It evokes the feeling of a lazy morning, where the comfort of companionship outweighs any plans or responsibilities outside. This song comes from Jack Johnson's 2005 album In Between Dreams, an album that generally sticks to his signature mellow, acoustic style. It's a tune that encourages you to slow down and savor the small, intimate moments.

AI-written from these sources:In Between Dreams — Wikipedia ↗Jack Johnson (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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