Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Mackey Feary, one of the co-founders of Kalapana, in one of his last interviews. Mahalo to Vance K of InterFM.
Mackey Feary, one of the co-founders of Kalapana, in one of his last interviews. Mahalo to Vance K of InterFM.


![Me and You and a Dog Named Boo (ukulele rendition)
Great road song from 1971. Hope you like my rendition!
I re[D]member to this day
the [G] bright red [A7] Georgia [D] clay
How it stuck to the tires after the [A] summer rain
Will [D] power made that old car go
A womans [G] mind told [A7] me thats [D] so
Oh how I wish we were
[C] back on the road a[G]gain [A] [ G-G-G-G-G A]
chorus: [G] Me and [A] you and a [D] dog named Boo
[G] Travelin and a-[A] livin off the [D] land
[G] Me and [A] you and a [D] dog named Boo
How I [C] love being [G] a free [D] man
[D] I can still recall
the [G] wheat fields [A7] of St. [D] Paul
And the morning we got caught robbing from an old [A] hen
Ol Mc[D]Donald, he made us work
But then he [G] paid us for [A7] what it was [D] worth
Another tank of gas and
[C] back on the road a[G]gain [A] [ G-G-G-G-G A]
(chorus)
Ill [D] never forget the day
We motored [G] stately into [A7] big L. [D] A.
The lights of the city put settlin down in my [A] brain
Its only [D] been a month or so
That old [G] cars buggin [A7] us to [D] go
Weve gotta get away and get
[C] back on the road a[G]gain [A] [ G-G-G-G-G A]
(chorus) Me and You and a Dog Named Boo (ukulele rendition)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o-MBV0dSKFY/mqdefault.jpg)

![A Medley for Mom
My mother passed away this past January at the age of 91. In loving memory of her, I arranged a medley of three songs for her funeral Mom by (Lena Machado), Ill Always Love My Mama (by the Intruders), and Wind Beneath My Wings (made famous by Bette Midler). I sang while playing the ukulele but could barely finish due to the rush of the emotion I felt. For I wont ever forget her gentleness despite having to work hard to raise her big family. Thanks, Mom, and rest in peace, love, and aloha.
Here are the chords I used for Mom (I changed the lyrics slightly for the funeral):
[Dm] Mom, I love [G7] you, yes I [C] do [Am7]
[Dm] Wait for me, [G7] mom, be home real [C] soon [Am7]
[E7] I never knew how [Am] much you meant to me
[D7] Now that Im so many [G7] miles a [Dm7]way from [G7] you
[Dm] Only God [G7] knows when and [C] where well meet a[Am7]gain
To [C7] hold you in my arms once [Dm7] more
To hear your [F#°] voice, to [C] see [E7] your [A7] smile
Oh, [Dm7] God, do [G7] please keep my [C] mom A Medley for Mom](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/o5XXn_QHjBM/mqdefault.jpg)

![Honolulu City Lights(Keola Beamer) ukulele cover
Anyone who has lived in Hawaii knows the sadness of leaving the islands and can relate to this song, one of the best songs ever written in and about Hawaii. Young people might not quite understand the third verse, but this song was written during the days when it was possible for family and friends to go right up to the departure gate at the airport to bid someone aloha.
Although I left Hawaii in 1988 (at age 31), my leaving only deepened my love and appreciation for the islands and it makes my return visits that much sweeter.
The video comes from a karaoke laser disc that features Hawaii hits, and Im happy to share more hula performed by the beautiful Kanoe Miller.
[intro: E7 A ]
[A] Looking out upon the [E] city lights
[G] And the stars above the [D] ocean
[F] Got my ticket for the [A] midnight [F#m] plane
And it’s not [E7] easy to leave a[A]gain
[A] Took my clothes and put them [E] in my bag
[G] Try not to think just yet of [D] leaving
[F] Looking out into the [A] city [F#m] lights
And it’s not [E7] easy to leave a[A]gain [ Em7 - A7 ]
Chorus:
[D] Each [E7] time Hono[A]lulu city [D] lights
[F#m] Stir up [B7] memories in [E] me
[D] Each [E7] time Hono[A]lulu city [D] lights
[E7] Will bring me back a[A]gain
Bridge:
[C] You are my [G] island [A] sunset
And [C] you are my [G] island [A] rain
[A] Put on my shoes and light a [E] cigarette
[G] Wondering which of my friends will [D] be there
[F] Standing with their leis a[A]round my [F#m] neck
It’s not [E7] easy to leave a[A]gain [ Em7 - A7 ]
[D] Each [E7] time Hono[A]lulu city [D] lights
[F#m] Stir up [B7] memories in [E] me
[D] Each [E7] time Hono[A]lulu city [D] lights
[E7] Will bring me back a[A]gain
[E7] Bring me back a[A]gain
[G] Bring me [D] back.. a[A]gain Honolulu City Lights(Keola Beamer) ukulele cover](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p31dcAzjX68/mqdefault.jpg)

![Have You Seen Her (the Chi-Lites) ukulele cover
We set up a pool on the deck for our granddaughter in mid-August, but after one use, there was a mini-rainy season, and we couldnt use the pool for several days. We did collect a nice amount of rain water, though, which I used to water the garden the following week. There was something relaxing about watching the raindrops in the water, but it was also sad, too. I shot a video of the pool in the rain and decided to use this sad Chi-Lites song from 1971 as background music. Hope you like my rendition!
intro: [ G /// Bm7 /// C /// D7sus / D7 / ] x2
(spoken while playing intro chords four more times)
One month ago today, I was happy as a lark
But now I go for walks to the movies, maybe to the park
I have a seat on the same old bench to watch the children play
You know, tomorrow is their future, but for me, just another day
They all gather around me, they seem to know my name
We laugh, tell a few jokes, but it still doesnt ease my pain.
I know I cant hide from a memory, though day after day Ive tried
I keep sayin shell be back, but today again Ive lied, ohhh
I [G] see her face every[Gmaj7]where I go
On the [G6] street, and even at the [G] picture show,
Have you [D7sus] seen her?
[D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her?
Oh I [G] hear her voice as the [Gmaj7] cold winds blow
In the [G6] sweet music on my [G] radio
Have you [D7sus] seen her?
[D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her?
[C]Why, [Bm7] oh [Am] why did she have to leave and
go a[G]way /// G+ / [G6] woh-[G7]oh-[A7]oh
Ive been used to havin someone to lean on
and Im [D7sus] lost, [D7] baby Im [D7sus] lost [D7] ohh
She [G] left her kiss up[Gmaj7]on my lips
But [G6] left that break with[G]in my heart.
Have you [D7sus] seen her?
[D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her?
Oh I see her hand reaching [Gmaj7] out to me
[G6] Only she can [G] set me free
Have you [D7sus] seen her?
[D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her?
[C]Why, [Bm7] oh [Am]why did she have to leave and
go a[G]way /// oh [G+] yeah [G6] woh-[G7]oh-[A7]oh
Ive been used to havin someone to lean on
and Im [D7sus] lost, [D7] baby Im [D7sus] lost [D7] ohh
Do [G] do do do do [Gmaj7] do do do
Do [G6] do do do do [G] do do do
Have you [D7sus] seen her?
[D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her?
(spoken while playing these chords twice)
[ G / Gmaj7 / G6 / G / D7sus / D7 / G /// ]
As another day comes to an end
Im lookin for a letter or somethin
Anything that she would send
With all the people I know
Im still a lonely man.
You know, its funny, I thought I had her
in the palm of my hand
(tell me have you seen her)
Do [G] do do do do [Gmaj7] do do do
Do [G6] do do do do [G] do do do
//: Have you [D7sus] seen her? [D7] Tell me have you [G] seen her? :// Have You Seen Her (the Chi-Lites) ukulele cover](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pjUPlxGp-bs/mqdefault.jpg)

