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Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Guitar
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.
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Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Ukulele
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.
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Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Piano
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.
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Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Banjo
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Mandolin
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.
Ctap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Dmtap to play
Mele Kalikimaka Chords – Harmonica
Bing Crosby’s classic Hawaiian Christmas song. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Island Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light, relaxed strum to capture the tropical feel.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Verse 2
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
G7
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
C
That’s the island greeting that we send to you
G7
From the land where palm trees sway
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Bridge
F C G7
Where the tree of life is growing
F C G7
And the trade winds are blowing
F C G7 C
And the surf is rolling in white
Chorus
C G7
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
C
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
F C
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way
G7 C
To say Merry Christmas to you
Practice tip: The G7 chord leads nicely back to C; practice that change until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Mele Kalikimaka"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, G, F and Dm.
Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Mele Kalikimaka"?
It was written by R. Alex Anderson, and released in 1950.