4. Banana Boat Song
- Performer: Harry Belafonte
- Album: Calypso
- Year of Release: 1957
Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) is based on a traditional Jamaican work song. Harry Belafonte made it famous, and it has been covered by many different folk singers over the years. The song is a lot of fun to play and sing – and because it uses just two lyrics and a simple strumming pattern, it’s one of the easiest ukulele songs there is.
Chords Used: C, G