First Song

When I was first learning the guitar, I decided to write songs.

My first song was two chords : Am - D. 4/4 time.

What was I thinking as a 15 year old?

Hula Girl (cml, 1964)

When to the lu-ow the other night

and for some reason I took my wife

We had fried squid, octopus, and pie

Then I caught out of the corner of my eye...a

Hula Girl

Oh yeah, a Hula Girl

She danced on the floor, on the table, and then

She came back to dance again

I was fascinated by her eyes and hips

Hopefully wishing of making one slip...from my

Hula Girl

Oh yeah, a Hula Girl

Since my wife has gone away

With my Hula Girl, I will stay

When she shimmies, I give out a grin

In Hawaiian, this means: "friend" ... to my

Hula Girl

Oh yeah, a Hula Girl

When I started to make an advance

She decided to stop her dance

Suddenly, I received a blast

I read a sign that said, "Keep Off The Grass" ...of the

Hula Girl

Oh year, the Hula Girl

*Note: I'm recording this with lots of layers, different rhythms, and bass line. It holds up surprisingly well.