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Hokulea - Star of Gladness
Isreal Kamakawiwaole
Verse 1:
G
Raindrops they hamper my vision
D
Falling down and cutting incisions in my mind
G
While we sail away our time
Verse 2:
G
Blow makani, shout jubilation
G
Carry us down to our destination
D G
O wikiwiki, a keala Tahiti
Verse 3:
G
Millions of stars up in the sky
G
Looking up they all make us high, but
D G
Hokule’a, star of gladness (you’re the happy star)
D G
Oh, Hokule’a, star of gladness
Verse 4:
G
Stand beside me and be my friend
G
Make me smile and laugh again, yes
D G
Hokule’a, you’re the star of gladness (you’re the happy star)
D G G7
Oh, Hokule’a, star of gladness
BRIDGE:
C G G7
With our bow, your hull slides through the sea
C G D
Guide Hokule’a, Lord we ask you please
Verse 5:
D G
In this we pray, Lord to show us the way
D G
Hokule’a, star of gladness (you’re the happy star)
D G
Oh, Hokule’a, star of gladness
D G
Hokule’a, star of gladness
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Last Updated: September 10, 2025