verse 1 :
G G7 C
there’s a place i recall
D7 G
not too big , in fact it’s kind of small
G7 C
the people there say they got it all
D7 G D7
the simple life for me

chorus :
G G7 C
hele on to kaua’i , hanalei by the bay
D7 G
wailua river valley is where i used to play
G7 C
the canyons of waimea standing all alone
D7 G
the magic of the garden isle is calling me back home

verse 2 :
G G7 C
when i was young and not too smart
D7 G
i left my home , looking for a brand new start
G7 C
to find a place thats better still
D7 G
but now i know , i know i never will

repeat chorus