Ke `Ala Punahele - Words & music by Nancy Gustafsson

Onaona ho`i Ke`ala
I ke ano ahiahi
Nani wale no nâ pau
Mana wahi a pau

Lohe au i nâ mele
Ike au i a `oe
Ha`awi mai `oe
I kou lei

Ho`omana`o au `ia `oe
Menamele Hawai`i
Ke `ala punahele
Mele mai `oe no`u

Mele mai ho`i `oe


 Fragrance so lovely
Fills the evening air
Beautiful flowers
Blooming everywhere

Moonlight above
We were in love
You gave me your lei
Begged me to stay

Ke `ala Punahele
Sing your song for me
Songs of Hawai`i
Brings back memory

Brings back memory
Source: Kokua Records "Postcards from Hawai`i" Copyright 1978 - Composed for the Rev. Sam Ke`ala's grandaughter, Tymmie who often came to the Ukulele Tree show. She is married to Rev. Cordell Kekoa who ministers to Kamehameha Schools.