How to Play Banana Pancakes Chords: the Complete Step-by-Step Guitar Guide

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When Johnson reaches the bridge ("The telephone is singing, ringing, it's too early..."), the progression shifts out of its dominant loop into a straight minor-major walk:

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Bm7: 7-9-7-7-7-7 (or x-2-4-2-3-2)

Am7: 5-7-5-5-5-5

C: x-3-5-5-5-3 (or 8-10-10-9-8-8)

D: x-5-7-7-7-5

This sequence breaks the cyclical nature of the verses. Moving from Bm7 down to Am7 creates a descending mood before lifting into the bright, open resolution of the C to D progression.

Notice how your fretting hand shifts between the 7th fret (Bm7) and the 5th fret (Am7). To keep your rhythm seamless, do not let your wrist collapse beneath the fretboard. Keep your thumb centered on the back of the neck to maintain consistent spacing between your fingers. When shifting down to C, lock your ring finger across the D, G, and B strings at the 5th fret instead of clustering three individual fingertips. It clears space and speeds up your chord changes.