Aloha ‘Oe Ukulele Chords – Queen Lili’uokalani. This song uses the chords: F, F7, Bb, C7. You can change the key for free, as needed.
Aloha ‘Oe Ukulele Chords – Queen Lili’uokalani
HaʻFaheF7o ka Bbua i nā Fpali
Ke C7nihi aʻela i ka nahele
E haFhaF7i (uhai) ana Bbpaha i ka Fliko
Pua ʻBbāhihi lehC7ua o FukF7a
ʻO ka FhaliʻF7a aBbloha i hiki Fmai
Ke C7hone aʻe nei i kuʻu manawa
ʻO ʻFoe F7nō Bbkaʻu ipo aFloha
A Bbloko C7e hana Fnei
MaoFpopo F7kuʻu ʻikBbe i ka nFani
Nā C7pua rose o Maunawili
I Flaila F7hiaʻBbai nā Fmanu
MikiʻBbala i ka nC7ani o ka Flipo
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“Aloha ‘Oe” History:
“Aloha ʻOe” (“Farewell to Thee”) is one of the most beloved songs ever written in Hawaiʻi. It was composed around 1878 by Queen Liliʻuokalani, who would later become the last reigning queen of the Hawaiian Kingdom. Today, it is recognized throughout the world as a symbol of Hawaiian culture and aloha.
The Story Behind the Song
According to the most widely accepted account, Princess Liliʻuokalani was riding on horseback near Maunawili on Oʻahu when she witnessed a heartfelt farewell embrace between two people. The emotional scene inspired her, and she began humming a melody during the ride back to Honolulu. The song was completed later and became “Aloha ʻOe.”
Although many people think of it simply as a farewell song, it was originally written as a love song between two people who must part, making it both romantic and bittersweet.
What Does “Aloha ʻOe” Mean?
The title is usually translated as:
“Farewell to Thee”
However, the Hawaiian word aloha is much richer than the English word “goodbye.” It can convey love, affection, compassion, kindness, and heartfelt connection. Because of that, the song carries emotional depth that is difficult to capture in a simple translation.
Why the Song Is So Important
Over time, “Aloha ʻOe” came to represent more than a lovers’ farewell. After the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, many Hawaiians came to hear it as a lament for the loss of their independent kingdom and as a symbol of Hawaiian identity and resilience.
The song remains one of the most recognizable Hawaiian melodies ever written and has been performed by countless artists around the world. (Wikipedia)
A Beautiful Detail
One of the most famous lines of the song includes the English phrase:
“One fond embrace”
followed by the sentiment:
“Until we meet again.”
That combination of Hawaiian and English reflects the cultural blending that existed in Hawaiʻi during Queen Liliʻuokalani’s lifetime. (GeoCities)
Queen Liliʻuokalani the Composer
Many people know her as a queen, but she was also a gifted musician and composer. She wrote more than 150 songs and chants, making her one of Hawaiʻi’s most important musical figures. “Aloha ʻOe” became her most famous composition.
If I had to describe the feeling of “Aloha ʻOe” in a single sentence, it would be this:
It is a song about love enduring through separation, carrying the hope that parting is not the end, but merely “until we meet again.”
