Song Of The Islands

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

Ha (F)wai i (F#dim)isles of (C7)beau ty, where skies are (G)blue and (C7)love is (F)true,

where balm y airs and (D)gold en (G7)moon light ca ress the (C7)wav ing palms of Ho nu (F)lu

lu.

Your val leys (F#dim)with the (C7)rain bows, your moun tains (G)green, the (C7)a zure (F)sea.

Your fra grant flowโ€™rs, en (D)chant ing (G7)mu sic u nite and (C7)sing โ€œa lo ha oeโ€ to (F)me.

Song Of The Islands โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Song Of The Islands" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œSong Of The Islandsโ€

Where are the chord symbols for "Song Of The Islands" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Song Of The Islands" is in F.
What key is "Song Of The Islands" by Louis Armstrong played in?
Song Of The Islands is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Song Of The Islands"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Song Of The Islands" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Song Of The Islands"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Song Of The Islands"?
"Song Of The Islands" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Song Of The Islands" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Song Of The Islands" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Song Of The Islands"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.