Hula Love
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C G7
On the Isle of Filalilla out Hawaii way
C
A hula maiden gay strolled by a moonlit bay
There come to court her over the water
G7
From the savage Zingazulu land
C
A Bolo chieftain grand sang her this lay
F
And he sang hula Hawaii hula
C
Smile on your zing gang a zula
G7 C
Moon shine above on the sweet jungle love
F
For you my bolo is swinging
C
For you my love song I'm singing
G7 C
Come be my hula hula love (a ya ya ya)
G7
But the chieftain of the warriors from the peaceful Filalilla land
C
Would not give him her hand her lover took his stand
Through the rattle of the battle
G7
As she heard his sweet voice strong and true
C
They fled in his canoe over water blue
Repeat 2x
F
Hula Hawaii hula
C
Smile on your zing gang a Zula
G7 C
Moon shine above on the sweet jungle love
F
For you my bolo is swinging
C
For you my love song I'm singing
G7 C
Come be my hula hula love (a ya ya ya)
F C F C
Hula hula love hula hula love
How to play Hula Love
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.