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Leilani

Hoodoo Gurus

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Leilani by Hoodoo Gurus in the key of A

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

A |Bm       | %       A |Bm        |       x 2

Verse
BmSomewhere On A South Pacific Island   A​
BmSits A Young Man Staring At The Surf. A​
His BmNative Girlfriend Died A Death Quite Violent  A​
A BmTribal Sacrifice Made To The Earth.

Chorus
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-WhoaBm Oh,   Whoa-Oh

Verse
She Was BmBrown, Her Hair Was Black, Her Eyes Were Blue. A​
A BmChief's Daughter, Leilani Was Her Name. A​
She BmAnd Her Young Man Made A Handsome Two A​
But BmLava Tore Them Both Apart Again.

Chorus
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-WhoaBm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|Bm     |A      |G       |E        D C  |
|Bm     |A      |G       |E        D A |
|Bm     |Bm   A|Bm     |Bm            |

Verse
BmThey Were Saving For A Little Hut, (Oh Oh OhA Oh, Oh)
BmShe Collected Sea-Shells Every Day. (Oh Oh OhA Oh, Oh)
BmEverynight They'd Share A Cigarette, But  (Oh Oh OhA Oh, Oh )
The BmAncient, Angry Gods Got In The Way.

Chorus
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-WhoaBm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|Bm     |A        |G        |E        D    |
|Bm     |A        |G        |E        D A |
|Bm     |Bm D     |E D     |C              |
|Bm     |Bm       |

Bridge
KaBmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     G   Umgawah
KaBmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     G   Umgawah!
KaBmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     G   Umgawah!
DHey! AHo! G Hey!
DHey! AHo! G Hey!
CAhhhhhhh.Bm..

LeilBmani - Crula-Bula-Ulladulla-Wok-A-Tai
BmAba-Laba-Laba,A Hut! Bm  Aba-Laba-LabAa, Hut!
LeiBmlani-Nevageta-Huta-Tera-Cota-Tile
BmAba-Laba-Laba,A Hut! Bm  Aba-Laba-LabAa, Hut!
G     Umgawah!
DHey! AHo! G Hey!
DHey! AHo! G Hey!
DHey! AHo! G Hey!
CAhhhhhhh.Csus4........C..... Bm      C AhhhhBm...

Verse
BmStill The Young Man Sits There On The Beach,A​
He's BmStaring Misty-Eyed Out Into Space.A​
He's BmThinking About His Girlfriend (Of Late, Deceased)A,
At LBmeast Her Death Had Purpose; His Life Is A Waste!

Chorus
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-WhoaBm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-WhoaBm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (She And Him Was To Be Wed,

She Chose The Mountain God Instead)

Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                   (Listen Leilani,   Come On Down,

I Can't Stand This Hanging Around)

Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh

Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                               (She's Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone)

Whoa EOh,  WhoaD Oh, C#m Whoa-Whoa        Bm Oh,    Hey Ho Hey

Bm          N.C.

Drums
Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga
Also available in: F# (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Leilani?

The chords for Leilani are: A, Bm, E, D, C#m, G, C, Csus4

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: A, Bm, E, D, C#m, G, C, Csus4

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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