Buko
Artist:
Jireh Lim
Key:
A major
Capo:
2
Difficulty:
Medium
ReleaseDate:
19 Aug 2026
Genre:
Acoustic Pop
The chords match the lyrics, the song's key changes to a different key. The chord sequence is created by the musician and is not too difficult. The guitar is tuned to E A D G B E to match the recording. Play using the A major chords (A, C#m, Bm, E, D, Dm, B, F#m) repeatedly throughout the song. A capo A is generally not necessary, but a capo on the 1st fret can be used if desired. G major chords are also played (G, Bm, Am, D, C, Cm, A, Em), played simply with few barre chords, using basic rhythms such as guitar strumming, capo G, or a prominent beat, or chord strumming. For the easy G major guitar chords, the recommended strumming pattern is mainly D-D-D-U-D.
Introduction
What key is the song? | "Buko By Jireh Lim" | A Major
Is it suitable for beginners? | Suitable for beginners, as the chords are relatively easy to play.
Which capo position should be used? | You can use Capo Fetr 2 (it will make it much easier to play).
Genre/Mood of the song? | Acoustic Pop / OPM (Original Pilipino Music) It exudes warmth and romance, conveying a love that is steadfast and simple—enduring from the past all the way into old age.
What is the guitar strumming pattern? | Basic 4/4 time signature with moderate to fast chord changes. Tempo: 92 BPM (counting 1-2-3-4). Use a basic strumming pattern strumming across all strings (Down-Down-Down-Up-Down) consistently throughout the entire song.
Chords:
A major Original key A C#m Bm E D Dm B F#m
(Lyrics):Buko By Jireh Lim
[Verse 1]
Naalala ko pa
Nung nililigawan palamang kita
Dadalaw tuwing gabi
Masilayan lamang ang 'yong mga ngiti
At Ika'y sasabihan
Bukas ng alas siyete sa dating tagpuan
Buo ang araw ko
Marinig ko lang ang mgahimig mo
[Pre-chorus]
Hindi ko man alam kung nasan ka
Wala man tayong komunikasyon
Mag hihintay sa'yo buong magdamag
Dahil ikaw ang buhay ko
[Chorus]
( * ) Kung inaakala mo
Ang pag-ibig ko'y magbabago
Itaga mo sa bato
Dumaan man ang maraming pasko
Kahit na di mo na abot ang sahig
Kahit na di mo na 'ko marinig
Ikaw pa rin ( ang buhay ko )
[Verse 2]
Naalala ko pa
Nung pinapangarap pa lamang kita
Hahatid, susunduin
Kahit mga bituin aking susungkitin
( * )
[Bridge]
Araw-araw kitang liligawan
Haharanahin ka lagi
Kitang liligawan
Haharanahin ka lagi
[Chorus]
Kung inaakala mo
Ang pag-ibig ko'y magbabago
Itaga mo sa bato
Dumaan man ang maraming pasko
Kung inaakala mo
Ang pag-ibig ko'y magbabago
Itaga mo sa bato
Dumaan man ang maraming pasko
[Outro]
Kahit na kumulubot ang balat
Kahit na hirap ka nang dumilat
Kahit na di mo na abot ang sahig
Kahit na di mo na 'ko marinig
Ikaw pa rin (Ikaw pa rin)
Ang buhay ko
