Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa

by High School Musical 2

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A long time a go in a land far a way lived the pine ap ple prin cess, (D7)Ti ki.

She was sweet as a peach, in a pine ap ple way, but so (D)sad that she hard ly (G)speak y.

Still, if you (C)lis ten well, you’ll hear our se cret (G6)wish.

I (A)long to free a tru ly re mark a ble (D7)fish, my sweet prince.

(G6)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (D7)a pu a ’a.

(D)Ma ki hi ki ma la hi ni (G6)who.

(G)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (C)a pu a ’a, (A7)oo,

ha wa na (D)wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G6)pu pu pu.

She dreams of a boy who is un der a spell that has left him all wet and (D7)scal y.

I was sing from my heart of the pow er of love, just a (D)girl with a u ku (G)le le.

Still, if you (C)Come to me, my sweet one, and be (G6)still.

I’ll (A)grasp your tail and stroke each re ten a der (D7)gill, my sweet prince.

(G6)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (D7)a pu a ’a.

(D)Ma ki hi ki ma la hi ni (G6)who.

(G)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (C)a pu a ’a, (A7)oo,

ha wa na (D)wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G6)pu pu pu.

She (G6)pu pu pu.

The (G5)clouds turned (F#5)gray, and the (G5)big sky (F#5)cried, and the (G)o cean (C#)had a (G5)fit.

Then the wind went (F#5)whoosh, and (G5)thun der (F#5)cracked, and (G7)might y Mount (C#)Fu fu (G5)spit.

Might y Mount (C#)Fu fu (G5)spit!

T T T (CN.C.)Ti ki T Ti ki wan na speak y, speak y, speak y with the might y spir it Fu fu.

T T T (CN.C.)Ti ki T Ti ki wan na speak y, speak y, speak y.

So the words I will not Fu fu.

T T T mince.

Please make a man of my fresh fish prince.

“I’m Prince (G)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (D)a pu a ’a, a (D)ma ka hi ki ma la hi ni (G)who.”

(G)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (C)a pu a ’a, (A7)oo,

ha wa na (D)wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G6)pu pu pu.

(G)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (D7)a pu a ’a, ma ka hi ki ma la (D)hi ni (G)who.

(G7)Hu mu hu mu nu ku nu ku (C)a pu a ’a, (A7)oo,

ha wa na (D)wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G)pu pu pu.

(D)Wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G)pu pu pu.

(D)Wa ka wa ka wa ka ni ki (G)pu

(Eb7)pu

(G)pu.

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Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa by High School Musical 2 — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa” by High School Musical 2 in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 170 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Humu Humu Nuku Nuku Apuaa"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.