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Interactive piano tutorial for "The Banana Boat Song" by Shirley Bassey, in F minor at about 120 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "The Banana Boat Song" by Shirley Bassey
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The Banana Boat Song by Shirley Bassey
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "The Banana Boat Song" by Shirley Bassey, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · easy‑listening · jazz‑pop
Moodcheerful · lighthearted · nostalgic
SignatureShirley Bassey’s classic swing‑pop anthem
F minor
Key
120
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

N
C
G7
Cmaj7
F
Dm
C7
Em
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
Shirley Bassey’s powerful, theatrical female lead with a rich, resonant timbre; clean, melodic delivery with subtle reverb
piano
bright, syncopated comping that outlines the swing feel
bass
round, walking bassline driving the groove
drums
steady swing ride cymbal pattern with light snare accents
brass section
trumpets, trombones, and saxophones delivering punchy stabs and melodic fills
strings
lush, sustained pads that add a cinematic, big‑band sheen
Album & artist
ALBUM

The Bewitching Miss Bassey (1959)

An early studio album that showcases Bassey's commanding voice across a mix of standards and show tunes, including covers like 'Night and Day' and 'Love for Sale'. It captures her style in the years just before she became a major star in Britain.

All of The Bewitching Miss Bassey
Artist

Shirley Bassey

Shirley Bassey was born on January 8, 1937, in Tiger Bay, Cardiff, Wales, and grew up to become one of Britain's most celebrated singers. She works primarily in pop, torch songs, and big-band standards, with a powerful belting voice that made her a fixture on the UK charts across several decades. She is also widely recognized for recording three James Bond film themes, including Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979).

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "The Banana Boat Song" in?

"The Banana Boat Song" by Shirley Bassey is in F minor.

What is the tempo of "The Banana Boat Song"?

"The Banana Boat Song" plays at around 120 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "The Banana Boat Song"?

The core progression is N, C, G7, Cmaj7, F, and Dm, built around the F minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "The Banana Boat Song"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, brass section, strings, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "The Banana Boat Song"?

Yes. Songscription turns "The Banana Boat Song" by Shirley Bassey into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "The Banana Boat Song" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "The Banana Boat Song" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 120 BPM in F minor, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "The Banana Boat Song" on?

"The Banana Boat Song" appears on The Bewitching Miss Bassey (1959).

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