Intro: (Cmaj7, Dm7) Cmaj7 Dm7 A|-2-2-2------------------------------------------------0-| E|-------3-3-3-0---------0----------------------------1---| C|-------------------------2----------------------0-2-----| G|--------------------------------------------------------| Cmaj7 Dm7 A|-2-2-2---------------3s5-3------------------------------| E|-------3-3-3-0------------------------------------------| C|--------------------------------------------------------| G|--------------------------------------------------------| Verse 1: Cmaj7 Dm7 I love this place I call my home it’s my endless paradise Cmaj7 Dm7 There is no other quite this because Hawaii is so nice Cmaj7 Dm7 I live my life inna de island style no other way can do Cmaj7 Dm7 And if I ever change it up I would be so lost and confused Pre-Chorus: Am7 Em7 I’m gonna keep myself rooted, no other place is suited Dm7 (Dm7 - Em7) For a native like me Fmaj7 Em7 Keep my feet planted, Hawaiian I am branded F You know there ain’t no changin’ me Chorus: Cmaj7 Dm7 ‘Cause I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands Yes I’m homegrown, from these islands, yeah Instrumental: Verse 2: (Cmaj7, Dm7) Yeah, I wake up in the morning, smell the sweet fragrance I think I’m gonna take a ride It’s perfect for the keiki, they’ll appreciate it greatly Grow up with a sense of pride The teachings of our people through the generations Are still alive and well today So let’s keep the culture strong, continue moving forward Aloha is the only way Repeat Pre-Chorus: Repeat Chorus: Repeat Intro:
I love this.