While While (Am)down on a (E7)South (Eaug7)Sea (Am)is land un der (Am)neath the beau ty (E7)of the stars.
I (Dm)strayed u pon some (Am)hu la gals.
who were (F#m7)strum ming on (F7)their gui tars A (Am)hu la gal (Eaug7)was (Am)danc ing and I (Am)knew I’d found a (E7)par a dise So (Dm)this is (Dm6)what I (Am)told her as I (Am)gazed in (Abdim)to her (Em7)eyes, (C13)Hon o lu lu (F)Ba by where’d you get those (C)eyes?
And the (C#dim)dark com (Dm7)plex (G13)ion?
I just (G13)i do lise.
Hon o lu lu (F)Ba by where’d you get that (C)style?
And the (C#dim)pret ty (Dm7)red (G13)lips?
And that (G13)sun ny (G11)smile?
(Dm7)When you start to (G7)dance your (C)hu la (Bb7)hips en (A7)trance (Dm7)When you shake it (G11)up (Gaug7)and (C)down you (Am6)shake a lit tle (B7)here, you (Em)shake a (Em7)lit tle (E6)there, well you (D11)got the boys (Ab9)go ing to (G7)town, Hon o (G13)lu lu (F)Ba by sure know your (C)stuff.
Hon o (C#dim)lu lu (Dm7)Ba (G13)by Gon na (G13)call (Gaug9)your (F)bluff.
Honolulu Baby — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Honolulu Baby" by T. Marvin Hatley. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 212 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Honolulu Baby”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Honolulu Baby" by T. Marvin Hatley in?
- The backing track is in C at 212 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Honolulu Baby" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Honolulu Baby"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Honolulu Baby", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Honolulu Baby" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Honolulu Baby"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Honolulu Baby"?
- "Honolulu Baby" was originally performed by T. Marvin Hatley. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by T. Marvin Hatley are available?
- Other accompaniments by T. Marvin Hatley: "We Are The Sons Of The Desert". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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