Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) The three verses have the same lyrics, but are played: smooth, quick, fast. (A very swift use of capo, may be of service.) Intro: Bb Ab Bb She sells sea shells, by the seashore. Ab Bb Ab But I know a gal, who sells so much more. Verse 1: Bb F7 Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi. F7 Bb Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy. Bb Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads, Bb Eb plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie. Ebm Bb G7 Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire, C7 F7 Bb F#7 when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Andante)
Verse 2: F#7 B F#7 Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi. F#7 B Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy. B Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads, B E plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie. G# G#7 Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire, C#7 F#7 B when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Allegro) Verse 3: G C G7 Queenie Wahine's papaya rates higher, than pineapple, pumpkin or poi. G7 C Please pick her papaya, put Queenie Wahine in perfect perpetual joy. C Though some people's palates, prefer pickled salads, B F plum pudding, pink popcorn, peach pie. C A Oh Queenie's papaya, you'll truly desire, D7 G C when that Queenie Wahine passes by. (Presto)
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