Ka Pua U'i
View chords used in this chart
Intro: D7 G7 C G7
C G C C7
Aloha wau ia o`e ku`uipo
F A7 D7
Ku`u lei momi ku milimili
E7 Am F
Ho ka heke o`e o na pua
C G7 C D7 G7 C G7
Ake ku`u puna ahe ihi po`i nei
(Repeat)
C G C C7
Ha`ole kamanao ke ike aku
F A7 D7
O maka palupalu me ke aloha
E7 Am F
E lo`e pili ia ike pu`u wai
C G7 C D7 G7 C G7
Ai nei i`e i`e na ka makua
(Repeat)
Instrumental:
C G C C7
Pu ana kai no`e o ku`uipo
F A7 D7
Ku`u lei nani lei makamae
E7 Am F
E no heo oe i kou maka
C G7 C D7 G7 C G7
E ka pua u`i u`i ona lani
(Repeat)
How to play Ka Pua U'i
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 D7. 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.