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Mele Kalikimaka

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Capo 3
Key at start is Eb then Key Change to E after he says Take it Girl
[Intro]
C/G C/G C C/B A7 Dm G C  G
[Verse] 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
                               G
on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
                               C
From the land where palm trees sway.
[Verse] 2
                      C7              F              E/F
Here we know that Christmas will be  green and bright
    A7                                Dm       G7
the sun will shine by day and all the stars by night
C                C/G   A7
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
 Dm         G7              C    G
to say "Merry Christmas" to you.
G
Take it Girl Change Key to E
Capo 4
[Instrumental]
G
[Verse] 1
C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
                               G
on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
                               C
From the land where palm trees sway.
Jimmy back singing
[Verse] 2
                      C7              F              E/F
Here we know that Christmas will be  green and bright
    A7                                Dm       G7
the sun will shine by day and all the stars by night
C                C/G   A7
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
 Dm         G7              C    G
to say "Merry Christmas" to you.
[SOLO]
C
G
C
                     C7              F              E/F
Here we know that Christmas will be  green and bright
    A7                                Dm       G7
the sun will shine by day and all the stars at night
C                C/G   A7
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
 Dm         G7              C    G
to say "Merry Christmas" to you.
[Instrumental]
Bsus4/E
B11
G G G G
                        C
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
                               G
on a bright Hawaiian Christmas day.
That's the island greeting that we send to you
                               C
From the land where palm trees sway.
                      C7              F              E/F
Here we know that Christmas will be  green and bright
    A7                                Dm       G7
the sun will shine by day and all the, stars at night
C                C/G   A7
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way
 Dm         G7
to say "Merry Christmas"
 Dm         G7
Merry Merry Christmas
 Dm         G7                  C   G/C G/C
Merry Merry Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka chords and lyrics

Free chords for Mele Kalikimaka by Jimmy Buffett. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Capo 3
Key at start is Eb then Key Change to E after he says Take it Girl
[Intro]
C/G C/G C C/B A7 Dm G C  G
[Verse] 1
That's the island greeting that we send to you
[Verse] 2
Capo 4
[Instrumental]
G
[Verse] 1
That's the island greeting that we send to you
Jimmy back singing
[Verse] 2
[SOLO]
C     
G     
C     
[Instrumental]
Bsus4/E 
B11
G G G G
That's the island greeting that we send to you
 Dm         G7                  C   G/C G/C
Merry Merry Merry Christmas to you

Mele Kalikimaka Chords by Jimmy Buffett

Learn how to play Mele Kalikimaka by Jimmy Buffett with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Mele Kalikimaka chords”, “Mele Kalikimaka guitar chords”, or “Jimmy Buffett Mele Kalikimaka chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Mele Kalikimaka chords and for experienced players who want accurate Mele Kalikimaka lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Eb, E, C/G, C, C/B, A7.

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Is "Mele Kalikimaka" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Mele Kalikimaka" in?

The chords for "Mele Kalikimaka" show the original chord names (including Eb, E, C/G, C, C/B, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.