Aloha Kaua’i Ukulele Chords – Ma’iki Aiu Lake. This song uses the chords: G, A7, D7, C, Cmi, E7. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Aloha Kaua’i Ukulele Chords – Ma’iki Aiu Lake
AGloha mokiA7hana, pD7ua o KaGuaʻi
Wili ʻiA7a me ka D7maile lau liʻilGiʻi
CMaile liʻilD7iʻi
He Guʻi, onaA7ona, he aD7loha wau iā ʻGoe
Me A7aʻu, me ʻoD7e i ka puʻuGwai
CAloha Cminnō ʻo KaGuaʻE7i
LuaA7na hoʻokipa maliD7hini
PuaGna kauA7lana, ka iD7noa o KaGuaʻi
HaʻaA7heo he D7nani, hiwaGhiwa
KaA7uaʻi hD7e nani nō Ge ka ʻoi
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“Aloha Kaua’i” History:
Good afternoon, my friend.
“Aloha Kauaʻi” is a beloved Hawaiian mele (song) composed by Maʻiki Aiu Lake, one of the most influential figures in modern Hawaiian hula and Hawaiian cultural revival. The song was written as a tribute to the island of Kauaʻi and its people. According to biographical information about Maʻiki Aiu Lake, she and her uncle, Claude Malani, composed the song out of affection for the people of Kauaʻi, who warmly welcomed her when she performed there as a young woman.
The song appears on the album Maiki Chants and Mele of Hawaii, released by Hula Records in 1992, although the song itself dates from much earlier and was part of Maʻiki’s repertoire for years.
Here is the basic idea of the lyrics:
- The song praises the mokihana, the traditional flower (technically a fragrant berry) associated with Kauaʻi.
- It mentions the delicate maile vine, another cherished Hawaiian symbol.
- The lyrics express love and admiration for Kauaʻi’s beauty, fragrance, hospitality, and spirit.
- The chorus celebrates Kauaʻi as a welcoming place for visitors and a source of pride for Hawaiians.
One of the most famous lines translates roughly as:
“Beloved indeed is Kauaʻi…
Proud, a cherished beauty.
Kauaʻi, you are beautiful indeed.”
The song has become a favorite in hula circles and has been recorded by other Hawaiian musicians and hula groups because of its graceful melody and heartfelt celebration of Kauaʻi.
