Ku`u Makamaka (My Friend)

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He ho'oheno kei'a

No ku'u makamaka

Ka wahine leo hone

Mai Laie





He no hea mau 'oe

I ka lehulehu

Mai Hawai'i, a Keawe

To Ni'ihau





He lei nani 'oe

No Hawai'i nei

A makou nei e

Ha'aheo mau ai





E pa'a iho 'oe

A pa'a pono

Na mele no'eau

O ka 'aina





Puana kou inoa

I lohe ia

E Genoa Keawe

E o mai 'oe



An exprеssion of affection

For my friend

For the sweet voiced lady

Of Laie



You are always attractive

To the people

From Hawai'i, island of Keawe

To Ni'ihau



You are a beloved person

To Hawai'i

Of whom we are

Always proud



Hold fast and

Cherish well

The lovely songs

Of the homeland



This is the conclusion

Of my praise

For Genoa Keawe

Answer to our song