Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

Tengoku Kara Kaminari Gentle Giants

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole


Tom: C

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Gentle Giants    from the countryside
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Waimanalo,  Nanakuli,  and Waianae
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They are the champions,    in a foreign land
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National heroes,  famous idols in Japan

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Akebono,  Musashimaru and Konishiki
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Akebono,  Musashimaru and Konishiki

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They have travelled,    thousand miles away
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Sometimes lonely,  far away from family
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All have conquered,   a dream that seemed impossible
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With dignity,    they are Hawai`i sumotori

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They made history,  heard around the world
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On the radio,  television and magazine
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Let`s go celebrate,    and honor these mighty ones
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These are the champions,  heroes for the young and the old

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G                     Am Bm                     Am
These are the champions,  they are Hawai`i sumotori
G                  Am              Bm                 Am
Akebono, Musashimaru and Konishiki

G             Am Bm               Am
National heroes,  famous idols in Japan
G              Am            Bm         Am
Akebono, Musashimaru and Konishiki

(refrão)

G                      Am           Bm           Am
Akebono, Musashimaru and Konishiki