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Intro: D7 F G7 C Am F G7 C
 
C G7 C Bb B
I'm waiting on a warm and sunny seashore
C G7 C C7
Yearning for the one that I adore
F E7 Am D7
My heart is true I'm thinking of you
C G7 C D7 F G7 C Bb B
Forever I'll love you Kainoa
 
C G7 C Bb B
I see a sunbeam dancing on the water
C G7 C C7
Surfing on a wave that comes to shore
F E7 Am D7
The promise in that beam is a long awaited dream
C G7 C D7 F G7 C Bb B
Which tells me that you love me Kainoa
 
C G7 C Bb B
Now day is done the sun sets Kainoa
C G7 C C7
Stars are peek a booing from above
F E7 Am D7
The moon gets brighter still in my heart I feel a thrill
C G7 C
The trade winds say you love me Kainoa
 
C G7 C Bb B
The silvery moon is shining on the land
C G7 C C7
Casting palmy shadows on the sand
F E7 Am D7
They dance beneath the moon while the breezes hum a tune
C G7 C
They do this 'cause they love you Kainoa
 
D7 F G7 C Am F G7 C
Kainoa I love you

How to play Kainoa

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.

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