Melekalikimaka
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
A D
It's been my secret passion to try it
A D
To spend my Christmas surfin', I can't deny it
A A Bm E
I wanna spend my Christmas on the Kona Coast in Hawaii
[Verse 2]
A D
For years I saved my pennies and planned it
A D
The great Pacific Ocean, we'll span it
A E A
I wanna spend Christmas where I dig it the most, in Hawaii
[Chorus 1]
N.C.
Go to Hawaii
A D A D
Melekalikimaka is "Merry Christmas" in Hawaii talk-a
A A G#m G#dim
And at Lahaina we'll count the shooting stars
C#7 F#m B7 E
And it will be just you and me in Hawaii
[Verse 3]
A D
The suntanned beauties are everywhere
A D
If you're comin' to the islands then you might stare
A A Bm E
And find a girl waitin' for you there in Hawaii
[Verse 4]
A D
Kani and Wahini and the haoles, too
A D
Wish a Melekalikimaka to you
A E A
They're the friendliest people anywhere in Hawaii
[Chorus 2]
N.C.
Go to Hawaii
A A A D
Melekalikimaka is how they say it in the island talk-a
A A G#dim
The island flower fragrance in the air
C#7 F#m7
We'll write a card and underneath the mango trees
B7 B5 E
We'll say, "Wish you were here with us in Hawaii"
[Verse 5]
A D
Winter in the sun and surf'd sure be nice
A D
In a south sea garden paradise
A A Bm E A A
I wanna spend Christmas where I dig it the most, in Hawaii
[Verse 6]
Bm E
Honolulu, Waikiki
A A
Do you wanna come along with me?
Bm E
Waimia up to Hanalai
A A
I'd love to take you to the islands today
How to play Melekalikimaka
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.