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Leilani

Hoodoo Gurus

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Leilani by Hoodoo Gurus

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Drums X 4 Bars

F# |G#m       | %       F# |G#m        |       x 2

Verse
G#mSomewhere On A South Pacific Island    F#​
G#mSits A Young Man Staring At The Surf.  F#​
His G#mNative Girlfriend Died A Death Quite Violent   F#​
A G#mTribal Sacrifice Made To The Earth.

Chorus
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa G#mOh,   Whoa-Oh

Verse
She Was G#mBrown, Her Hair Was Black, Her Eyes Were Blue.  F#​
A G#mChief's Daughter, Leilani Was Her Name.  F#​
She G#mAnd Her Young Man Made A Handsome Two  F#​
But G#mLava Tore Them Both Apart Again.

Chorus
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|G#m     |F#      |E       |C#        B A  |
|G#m     |F#      |E       |C#        B F# |
|G#m     |G#m   F#|G#m     |G#m            |

Verse
G#mThey Were Saving For A Little Hut, (Oh Oh Oh F#Oh, Oh)
G#mShe Collected Sea-Shells Every Day. (Oh Oh Oh F#Oh, Oh)
G#mEverynight They'd Share A Cigarette, But  (Oh Oh Oh F#Oh, Oh )
The G#mAncient, Angry Gods Got In The Way.

Chorus
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|G#m     |F#        |E        |C#        B    |
|G#m     |F#        |E        |C#        B F# |
|G#m     |G#m B     |C# B     |A              |
|G#m     |G#m       |

Bridge
KaG#mtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!      E  Umgawah
KaG#mtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!      E  Umgawah!
KaG#mtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!      E  Umgawah!
BHey! F#Ho!  EHey!
BHey! F#Ho!  EHey!
AAhhhhhhh.G#m..

LeilG#mani - Crula-Bula-Ulladulla-Wok-A-Tai
G#mAba-Laba-Laba, F#Hut!   G#mAba-Laba-Laba, F#Hut!
LeiG#mlani-Nevageta-Huta-Tera-Cota-Tile
G#mAba-Laba-Laba, F#Hut!   G#mAba-Laba-Laba, F#Hut!
E     Umgawah!
BHey! F#Ho!  EHey!
BHey! F#Ho!  EHey!
BHey! F#Ho!  EHey!
AAhhhhhhh.Asus4........A..... G#m       AAhhhh.G#m..

Verse
G#mStill The Young Man Sits There On The Beach, F#​
He's G#mStaring Misty-Eyed Out Into Space. F#​
He's G#mThinking About His Girlfriend (Of Late, Deceased),F#​
At LG#meast Her Death Had Purpose; His Life Is A Waste!

Chorus
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (She And Him Was To Be Wed,

She Chose The Mountain God Instead)

Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                   (Listen Leilani,   Come On Down,

I Can't Stand This Hanging Around)

Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh

Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,          Whoa-Oh
                               (She's Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone)

Whoa C#Oh,  Whoa BOh,  BbmWhoa-Whoa         G#mOh,    Hey Ho Hey

G#m          N.C.

Drums
Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga
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FAQ

What are the chords for Leilani?

The chords for Leilani are: F#, G#m, C#, B, Bbm, E, A, Asus4

What is the original key of Leilani?

The original key is F#.

What is the difficulty of playing Leilani?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Leilani in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Leilani be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Leilani on ukulele?

Chord Leilani can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Leilani?

Leilani uses 8 chords: F#, G#m, C#, B, Bbm, E, A, Asus4

What is the easiest way to play Leilani?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Leilani released in?

Leilani was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Leilani?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Leilani to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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