Chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E MajorE A augmentedA D MajorD G+G BB E MajorE)
The three verses have the same lyrics, but are played: smooth, quick, fast.
(A augmentedA very swift use of capo, may be of service.)
Intro:
Bb majorBb AbAb Bb majorBb
She sells sea shells, by the seashore.
AbAb Bb majorBb AbAb
But I know a gal, who sells so much more.
Verse 1:
Bb majorBb F7F7
Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi.
F7F7 Bb majorBb
Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy.
Bb majorBb
Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads,
Bb majorBb Eb MajorEb
plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie.
EbmEbm Bb majorBb G7G7
Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire,
C7C7 F7F7 Bb majorBb F#7F#7
when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Andante)
Verse 2:
F#7F#7 BB F#7F#7
Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi.
F#7F#7 BB
Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy.
BB
Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads,
BB E MajorE
plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie.
G#G# G#7G#7
Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire,
C#7C#7 F#7F#7 BB
when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Allegro)
Verse 3:
G+G C majorC G7G7
Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi.
G7G7 C majorC
Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy.
C majorC
Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads,
BB FF
plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie.
C majorC A augmentedA
Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire,
D7D7 G+G C majorC
when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Presto)