We Know The Way
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Intro: G G G G C C C C
G
Tatou o tagata folau e vala'auina
E le atua o le sami tele e o mai
C D
Ia ava'e le lu'itau e lelei
G
Tapenapena
C
Aue, aue
G
Nuku i mua
D G
Te manulele e tataki e
C
Aue, aue
G
Te fenua, te malie,
D
Nae ko hakilia mo kaiga e.
G
We read the wind and the sky
When the sun is high
We sail the length of sea
On the ocean breeze
C D
At night we name every star
G
We know where we are
We know who we are, who we are
C
Aue, aue
G
We set a course to find
D G
A brand new island everywhere we row
C
Aue, aue
G
We keep our island in our mind
D
And when it’s time to find home
We know the way
C
Aue, aue
Em
we are explorers reading every sign
G D
we tell the stories of our elders
C
in the never ending chain
Aue, aue
Em G
te fenua, te malie
D
Nae ko hakilia
G
We know the way
How to play We Know The Way
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.