We like to see people happy. The progression introduces a hint of tension by moving from G to A and back to G, rather than to the D7 as usually played. It's as if the answer to the singer's solicitation is still uncertain. In the second and third instrumental solos, Ray creates some lovely unique chime effects. Like most slack key artists, Ray learned the song from Gabby Pahinui.
Words can never express.
Interestingly, Gabby used to tell people he learned slack key from an excellent player in Kaka'ako named Herman. He added that the man's nickname was Manu but he didn't know his last name. Since Ray's father was known to be an excellent slack key guitarist, was named Herman, also went by the name of Manu, and lived in Kaka'ako, there is the possibility that he and Gabby may have crossed paths. Ray has great affection for the group, which also featured Gabby Pahinui, and lived at various times with frontman Eddie Kamae and bassist Joe Marshall. Their jam sessions were really something.