Makaha
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[Intro: ]G-F (4X)
G F G F
There's a place, on the west side
F G F
Called Makaha, Makaha yeah.
G F
All the braddahs and sistahs,
G F
Surfing big waves and hanging around
G F
Playing music and having some fun
Chorus:
G F G F
(At) Makaha, Makaha yeah
G F G F
We're going to Makaha, Makaha yeah
G F
It's a really nice beautiful sight
G F
Breaking morning, noon and night
G F
Jamming music by the firelight
G F
Everybody's feeling all right
Chorus
Bridge:
C A7 D7
Canoe surfing, bullyboards banging everybody around
Braddah Mel, Braddah Russ, Sistah Rel, Uncle Buff
Everybody ripping, shredding, jamming on down to
Chorus
Instrumental
G F
When the sun goes down
G F
And I'm not ready to head back to town
G F
Cause there's a lot of nice people to meet
G F
We all jamming to the reggae beat
Chorus
G F
Well it's just about time to go
G F
I hear this song on the radio
G F
A place where Rusty and the gang compete
G F
In Uncle Buffalo's longboard meet
Chorus
Bridge
Instrumental
How to play Makaha
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.