Wave Rider - Butch Helemano

Wave Rider

View chords used in this chart
G C
 
[Refrão]Wave rider you got the one thing on your mind
Wave rider you got the one thing on your mind
 
Verse1:
You get up in the morning
You shake the sand from your feet
Dreaming about blue water
You toss and turn all the while you sleep
 
Chorus:
 
Verse2:
You got one thing on your mind now
Well all through the day well all through the night
You just waxin up your gun now
You headed for that Makaha ride
 
Chorus:
 
Verse3:
Now when the siren started wailing
And the civil defense was clearing the road (hey hey hey)
The surfers on the beach now
Look back and saw the wave rider go
 
Chorus:
 
Rap1:
So kiss your mommy and kiss your daddy
You won't be around if you catch a tsunami baby
 
Instrumental:
 
Rap2:
So when the first wave broke right through the harbor
And pitched the left right on past Makaha
G Am
When he walked upon the beach kicked off his leash
C D
And caught the bus all the way to Waimea
 
Chorus:

How to play Wave Rider

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 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.

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