Ukelayla - Christmas Island
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
Ukulele arrangement and new lyrics by Ukelayla.
A plucking pattern.
UKULELE TAB
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In case you're not familiar with reading tabs, it can also be thought of this way:
Beat 1: Pluck the C string
Beat 2: Pluck the E string
Beat 3: Pluck the C string
Beat 4: Pinch top string and bottom string at the same time.
Beat 5: Rest
Beat 6: Pluck the C string
Beat 7: Pluck the E string
Beat 8: Rest
[Intro]
G G Em Em D D G G
[Verse 1]
G G
Let's get away from sleighbells
Em Em
Let's get away from snow
D D
Let's get away this Christmas dear
D D D
I know a place we'll go
[Chorus]
G G Em Em
Let's spend our Christmas, on Christmas Island.
D D G G
Together and forever like a dream across the sea.
G G Em Em
Let's spend our Christmas, on Christmas Island.
D D G
Hang our stockings like a hammock on a great big coconut tree.
[Bridge]
C C G G
Let's stay up late, like islanders do
Em Em D D
Watch Santa sail up with our presents in a canoe
[Verse 2]
G G
Let's get away from sleighbells
Em Em
Let's get away from snow
D D G
Off to Christmas Island will you go?
[Interlude]
G G Em Em D D G G
[Bridge 2]
C C G G
We'll stay up late, like islanders do
Em Em D D
Watch seagulls fly like reindeer high across the moon.
[Chorus 2]
G G Em Em
Will you come away Christmas, to Christmas Island,
D D G G
Dip your toes in the sand, and walk hand in hand with me?
D D G
Come away and be with me.
How to play Ukelayla - Christmas Island
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 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.