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Leilani

Hoodoo Gurus

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

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

D |Em       | %       D |Em        |       x 2

Verse
EmSomewhere On A South Pacific Island   D​
EmSits A Young Man Staring At The Surf. D​
His EmNative Girlfriend Died A Death Quite Violent  D​
A EmTribal Sacrifice Made To The Earth.

Chorus
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-WhoaEm Oh,   Whoa-Oh

Verse
She Was EmBrown, Her Hair Was Black, Her Eyes Were Blue. D​
A EmChief's Daughter, Leilani Was Her Name. D​
She EmAnd Her Young Man Made A Handsome Two D​
But EmLava Tore Them Both Apart Again.

Chorus
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-WhoaEm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|Em     |D      |C       |A        G F  |
|Em     |D      |C       |A        G D |
|Em     |Em   D|Em     |Em            |

Verse
EmThey Were Saving For A Little Hut, (Oh Oh OhD Oh, Oh)
EmShe Collected Sea-Shells Every Day. (Oh Oh OhD Oh, Oh)
EmEverynight They'd Share A Cigarette, But  (Oh Oh OhD Oh, Oh )
The EmAncient, Angry Gods Got In The Way.

Chorus
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-WhoaEm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)

Break
|Em     |D        |C        |A        G    |
|Em     |D        |C        |A        G D |
|Em     |Em G     |A G     |F              |
|Em     |Em       |

Bridge
KaEmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     C   Umgawah
KaEmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     C   Umgawah!
KaEmtoomba, Hey! Macumbah, Ho!     C   Umgawah!
GHey! DHo! C Hey!
GHey! DHo! C Hey!
FAhhhhhhh.Em..

LeilEmani - Crula-Bula-Ulladulla-Wok-A-Tai
EmAba-Laba-Laba,D Hut! Em  Aba-Laba-LabDa, Hut!
LeiEmlani-Nevageta-Huta-Tera-Cota-Tile
EmAba-Laba-Laba,D Hut! Em  Aba-Laba-LabDa, Hut!
C     Umgawah!
GHey! DHo! C Hey!
GHey! DHo! C Hey!
GHey! DHo! C Hey!
FAhhhhhhh.Fsus4........F..... Em      F AhhhhEm...

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

Chorus
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-WhoaEm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (Leilani Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                        (He'd Say Please Don't Go To The Volcano)
Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-WhoaEm Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                         (She And Him Was To Be Wed,

She Chose The Mountain God Instead)

Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                   (Listen Leilani,   Come On Down,

I Can't Stand This Hanging Around)

Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh

Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,          Whoa-Oh
                               (She's Gone, Gone, Gone, Gone)

Whoa AOh,  WhoaG Oh, F#m Whoa-Whoa        Em Oh,    Hey Ho Hey

Em          N.C.

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Leilani?

The chords for Leilani are: D, Em, A, G, F#m, C, F, Fsus4

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: D, Em, A, G, F#m, C, F, Fsus4

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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