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Sway It, Hula Girl

"Sway It, Hula Girl" by Lisa Ono is a cheerful and rhythmic bossa nova track. Originally released in 2001 as part of her album "Pretty World," the song showcases Ono's smooth vocals and expert guitar playing. Written by the Brazilian songwriter Marcos Valle, with lyrics by Paulo Sérgio Valle, the song captures the essence of Hawaiian hula culture with its upbeat tempo and tropical instrumentation. An interesting fact is that Lisa Ono, originally from Brazil, has become one of the most renowned Japanese-Brazilian musicians, blending bossa nova with influences from Japanese music. The melody is characterized by catchy rhythms, lush guitar chords, and gentle percussion, creating a sunny and carefree ambiance that transports listeners to a tropical paradise.
Sway It , Hula Girl - Lisa Ono

a# C a# G D# , a# a# a# g# F D
Noite de luar , a brisa vem do mar
C C a# A# G , F G G# A# G F
Eu no teu olhar , uma estrela no céu
a# a# C C D D C D D# F G D# D#
Sinto o teu desejo a querer o meu beijo
a# a# g# , F D# D C a# D#
E na hula , uma lua de mel

g g# a# G D# a# a# g# F D
Os meus pés no chão e a sedução
C a# a# A# G G F G G# A# G F F
Da flor encravada nos cabelos em trança
a# a# C C C D D C D D# F G D# D#
O balanço nos braços como aves suaves
a# a# g# F D# D C a# D#
Batendo as asas na dança

D D D D D E b b D D D
Danço a hula huki e o cha - cha - cha
F# G F# F# E D
Sou estrela no céu
F F F F F G D# D F
Vem tocar meu corpo sensual
D D# F F F F F ( A# a# a# )
Quero ouvir você chamar

a# a# a# G D# , a# a# g# F D
Ao te ver dançar , deixo o meu olhar
C C a# A# G F G G# A# G F
Preso ao teu olhar como estrela no céu
a# a# C C D D D D# F G D# D#
Todo meu desejo é te dar um beijo
a# a# g# F D# D , C a# D#
E contigo dançar , hula girl

g g# a# G D# a# a# F D# D
I have seen you dance a long time ago
C C a# a# A# G , G G# A# G F
To my favorite songs , so graceful and slow
a# C C C D D C D D# F G D# D#
Every movement you make is an artist's delight
a# a# g# F D# D C a# D#
As you paint your songs through your dance

D D D D D E b b D D sI
Bossa hula nova and the cha - cha - cha
F# G F# F# E D
Sou estrela no céu
F F F G D , F F F
Lay , lay , wait for me , if you please
D D# F F F F F
Quero ouvir você cantar

C C a# G D# , C C a# F D
Sway it , hula girl , sway it all around
C C a# A# G , D# F G A# G F
Sway it side to side , then you dip way down
a# a# C C D C D D# F G D#
Hold your head up high as you reach for the sky

a# a# C C D C D D# F G D#
Hold your head up high as you reach for the sky
a# g g# F D# D , C a# D#
Then you sway side to side , hula girl