About You
Song Lessons
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20m
This is one of those songs that you just know if you grew up here in Hawaii. It’s pretty much an island standard. At some point every local boy has dedicated this song to his sweetheart. About you by Cecilio and Kapono stands as the all time most requested island love song. Here’s an ukulele arrangement!
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