He Punahele Nô `Oe - by Albert Nahale`a

 

He punahele no `oe
Nâ ka makua
Pûlama `ia no `oe
Me ke aloha
 
 
He wahine u`i
A he pua nani
Ma ku'u poli mai `oe
Ku`u lei
 
 
You are a beautiful baby
Pride of my heart
You are a dear little lady
Right from the start
 
 
You`re so sweet and lovely
Like a pretty flower
Close to my bosom I'll hold you
Baby mine
You are a favorite
Of your parents
Cherished
With love
 
 
A pretty young girl
Like a beautiful flower
Upon my bosom you are
My lei
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Source: Copyright 1962 Criterion Music Corp - Written for the composer's daughter