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Songs

Welcome to our ‘ukulele songs page! Here you can get the lyrics and chords for ‘ukulele songs from your favorite island or mainland artists. Some of these songs include little tab intros or solos.

Confused with the chords for a song? Try taking a look at the How to Make Songs Easier page.

Here are my favorite beginner songs: Easy Beginner ‘Ukulele Songs

Hawaiian ‘Ukulele Songs:

Ain’t No Way by Malino

Aloha Friday as performed by Kimo Kahoano & Paul Natto**

Are You Missing Me by John Cruz*

Better Together by Jack Johnson

Brown Eyed Girl as performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys * (beg.)

Cherry Bomb as performed by Nuff Sedd **

Cool Operator by Three Plus **

Country Road by Paula Fuga and Jack Johnson

Crazy as performed by Kapena ** (beg.)

Diana as performed by Kolea ** (beg.)

Do You Really Want to Hurt Me by John Cruz *

Drop Baby Drop by Mana’o Company **

E Ala E as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Fish and Poi by Sean Na’auao ** (beg.)

Follow Me By Manoa DNA

Hawaiian Suppa Man as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Henehene Kou Aka as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole * (beg.)

Here Comes the Sun by Jennifer Perri

Honolulu bay as performed by The Sunday Manoa *

If I Had Eyes by Jack Johnson

In This Life as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Island Style by John Cruz** (beg.)

Kainoa as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Kaleohano as performed by Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau *

Kamalani as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Kiss You in the Morning by Kalaeloa

The Kona Hotel by Konabob Stoffer

Lover of Mine as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole *

Makaha as performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys *

Margarita as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole * (beg.)

One Foot on Sand by Justin Kawika Young

Opihi Man as performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys *

Palolo as performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys *

Stand by Me by the Ka’au Crater Boys *

Still the One by the Ka’au Crater Boys *

Sweet Wahine by Donald Kaulia

Taro Patch Twist by Keoki Kahumoku

Tropical Hawaiian Day by the Ka’au Crater Boys * (beg.)

Wai’alae traditional *

You Don’t Know Me as performed by Israel Kamakawiwo’le *

Mainstream ‘Ukulele Songs:

Black Magic Woman by Carlos Santana

I’m Yours by Jason Mraz

Love as covered by Julia Nunes

There are so many mainstream songs out there that we could not even start to put a dent in posting all of them, so here are some good places to look for chords to your favorite mainstream songs (the chords for guitar are the same as for ‘ukulele).

  • Chordie
  • Ultimate-Guitar Tabs

Not sure about a chord? Look it up on the ‘ukulele chord charts page

How to read the ‘ukulele chord charts at the bottom of our song sheets:

Sometimes it’s easiest to write chords out like this: C: 0003. The “C” tells you what chord we are showing you, and the numbers show which frets to hold on each string in order: 0 = open G string, 0 = open C string, 0 = open E string, 3 = third fret A string.

‘Ukulele songs from the Strummer’s Songbook *

‘Ukulele songs from Tropical Storm Hawaii **

Want to find the chords or lyrics for your favorite ‘ukulele songs? E-mail us at: liveukulele @ gmail.com (remove spaces) or leave us a note in the comments box with the song title and artist and we will try our best to find or figure it out and post it here.

If you have an ‘ukulele song to share – please let us know! We will check it out, and if its new to us we’ll post it, giving you credit.

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32 Responses to “Songs”

  1. Nancy Adkins says:
    September 11, 2007 at 1:53 am

    I have been looking for the words and chords to two songs and would love your help.
    1 Taropatch Twist by Na Leo or Keoki Kahumoku
    2 Toes in the Sand by Steve Zuwala

    Your Web site is terrific I learn something new everytime I visit
    Mahalo,
    Nancy

  2. liveukulele says:
    September 15, 2007 at 6:28 pm

    Hi Nancy,

    Just to let you know Slack Key Kid has the chords to “Taropatch Twist”. I e-mailed Uncle Keoki a few days ago to see if it is okay if we posted them on the site. If I don’t hear back from him in a month or so I will assume that it is okay to do so. Keep checking back.

    Hippie Guy

  3. Kristina says:
    November 23, 2007 at 1:55 am

    I Love this web site and i got some chords that i needed but i can’t seem to find 2 songs from Koauka called Amazing and What do i do.
    Can you Please let me know where i can find it.

    Mahalo,
    Kristina

  4. kekoa naboa says:
    December 10, 2007 at 10:41 pm

    awesome site i come on here more often. i hope 2 c u soon

  5. da joka says:
    January 13, 2008 at 5:36 am

    Eh, Howzit.

    Awesome site! I was jus wondering if you guys knew wea I could find da lyrics and chords fo Sean Na`auao’s “Lu`au Feet”? I no can find um anyplace!

    Tanks in advance eh! Tanks again fo keeping up da awesome site!

    Shootz, Brandon

  6. NZ Nudgit says:
    February 9, 2008 at 12:38 am

    Kia Ora from New Zealand!!

    I have been teaching myself the ukulele for just under a year now and am completely addicted and absolutely LOVE IT!! I have just found your website and thinks it is fantastic and want to thank whoever for taking the time to put this all together. It’s brilliant and I’m learning so much. I am wanting to know if anyone can help me find some Hawaiian uke cd’s. I love the sounds of songs I’ve heard but being so far away I haven’t heard any of the songs you have listed with the chords by the Kau’Crater boys and the big Iz. I’ve looked everywhere in NZ and we just don’t seem to have them in stock anywhere and no-one has heard of them. Does anyone know where I can get them?

    Cheers

    Nudgit the Kiwi!

  7. liveukulele says:
    February 9, 2008 at 1:31 am

    Howzit from Hawaii!

    I would try to get hold of hawaiian CDs at http://www.mele.com/music/genre/ukulele/

    or
    http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_m/104-8051891-5487912?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=hawaii+ukulele&x=17&y=8

    Also try Youtube, many of the Ka’au Crater Boys songs are covered there.

    Jam on!

    Hippie Guy

  8. Hawhyen51 says:
    February 15, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    First time visiting hea, great site with great info. BTW, another site for Hawaiian music is e808.com . . . not as many selections as Mele, but for the price, it’s pretty good.

  9. Still Learning says:
    March 11, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    I would appreciate if you could include how the strumming goes for the songs. May be a lot of work, but it’ll help me out a lot.

    Thanks.

  10. Krystal says:
    April 11, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    Hey Love ur Website… I was wondering if you have the lyrics and chords to the song…. Everything In My Life by Da KIne ENT… and any Fingerpicking songs you guys have… Thank you.. Much Mahaloz…

  11. Krystal says:
    April 11, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    Oh Yes and Can you help me out also with the Sturmming Patterns for the Songs… THank You… Much Mahaloz,,,

  12. shane says:
    April 16, 2008 at 8:55 pm

    gidday from godzone ( NZ )
    I have recently bought my 1st uke ( won’t be my last )
    It’s Steel resonator with “AXL” branded…and it’s sooooo cool.
    I can take it anywhere…but I can’t find any details on this brand…anyone help???

  13. liveukulele says:
    April 17, 2008 at 3:40 am

    I don’t know anything about AXL… You might try asking at one of the forums that are linked to above in the sidebar.

  14. Kent says:
    September 12, 2008 at 5:28 pm

    Hi,

    looking for the lyrics and chords for: Ka Oiwi Nani and Aloha Kalikimaka. both performed by Eddie Kamae.

    thanks.

    kent

  15. mainlandhawaiian says:
    November 1, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Can you guys put the strum pattern in the music. It would help me alot and do you have some Bob marley music ?

    Thanks
    mainlandhawaiian

  16. Ukewarm says:
    November 24, 2008 at 4:35 pm

    I just wanted to say I like your website it has everything I was lookin for

    I love the printable blank tabs
    Explore and learn

    Thanks Ukewarm

  17. jazamo says:
    May 11, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    these suk no new songs

    JAZAMO =(

  18. Hippie Guy says:
    May 12, 2009 at 4:37 am

    What songs you like see Jazamo? I’m very open to suggestions.

    Hippie Guy

  19. George Stone says:
    June 20, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    only to say i like your web, and i’m here
    Salut from Barcelona

  20. SweetMC says:
    June 27, 2009 at 7:03 am

    Aloha… just wondering if there are any ukulele tabs for tewe tewe. I already have the lyrics. My brother got busted to go on stage to dance this at a luau, and he’s LOCAL! Hilarious. I want to play it for him as a surprise. Mahalo.

  21. Hippie Guy says:
    June 27, 2009 at 9:05 am

    I think I saw Holunape perform this song once.

    I found the chords on TSH: http://www.tropicalstormhawaii.com/music/hm/tewetewe.txt.

    I hope that’s what you are looking for.

    Hippie Guy

  22. luke-n-lele says:
    July 17, 2009 at 7:55 am

    We’ve been searching for chords for two songs with no luck so far. Does any one know chords or a link for these two?

    1) Lovely Hula Hands
    and
    2) Down to Earth
    by Peter Gabriel from Wall-e

    Thanks for the cool website.

  23. Hippie Guy says:
    July 17, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Down to Earth: http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/p/peter_gabriel/down_to_earth_crd.htm

    Lovely Hula Hands:

    C
    Lovely hula hands
    G7
    Graceful as a bird in motion

    Gliding like the gulls over the ocean
    C
    Lovely hula hands
    G7 C
    Kou lima nani e

    (same chords for next verse)

    C C7
    …I can feel the soft caresses
    F C7 F
    Of your lovely hand, your lovely hula hands
    A7 D7
    Every little move expresses, so I’ll understand
    G7 C
    All the tender meanings of your hula hands
    G7
    Fingertips that say “Aloha”

    Say to me again “I love you”
    C
    Lovely hula hands
    G7 C
    Kou lima nani e

    I can’t believe this isn’t on the internet already. I should put it in a PDF.

    ~Brad

  24. jennifer f. says:
    August 6, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    could you please make a tutorial on trading places by usher and officially missing you by tamia THANK YOU!

  25. Hippie Guy says:
    August 7, 2009 at 5:21 am

    Hi Jennifer,

    I’m not familiar with those songs, but here is a link I found for Missing You info: http://www.ukuleleunderground.com/forum/showthread.php?t=89#3

    ~Brad

  26. David says:
    November 3, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I would really love to get the chords for “Hali’ilua” preferably the way that Holunape does it, but the Makaha Sons way is fine too. Thanks so much!

  27. Uncle "Dee" says:
    December 12, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    Aloha Nui Loa, Mele Kalikimaka Haouli Makahiki Hou from the Northwest (SEA Town) originally from Y-PAHU.
    eh bruddahs! I was wondering if anybody have the lyrics and chords for the song “if youre not here” sang by a local bruddah (BIG BOI) this song was sang originally by the group (MENUDO). I would be more than happy if someone could give me a copy of it via this page or my e-mail. MAHALO PLENTY ALOHA KAKOU!!!!!

  28. Hippie Guy says:
    December 13, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    Howzit Uncle Dee!

    I’m not familiar with the song, so I can’t say how close Big Boi’s version is to the original, but here are chords I found for the version by Menudo. http://www.e-chords.com/guitartab.asp?idmusica=59339 I hope that gets you close.

    Brad

  29. Uncle Dee says:
    January 7, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    Mahalo (THANX) much for the chords on the song if your not here, i really appreciate it a lot again thank you so very much. “ALOHA NUI LOA”.

  30. Hippie Guy says:
    January 8, 2010 at 4:27 pm

    You are welcome. Let me know if you ever have any requests.

  31. Marc Manion says:
    January 15, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Greetings from Australia!
    Have just found your site and will say thanks in advance for all the help! As well as having my own real uke i have a Little Martin Tenor Guitar that we have tuned as a uke. The rich tone combined with the tuning is fantastic – well to a beginner’s ears anyway.
    Talk to you again
    Marcus

  32. uke plyr 101 says:
    February 20, 2010 at 9:58 am

    luvin this website sooo much !!!

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