He ho`oheno kei`a
No ku`u makamaka
Ka wahine leo hone
Mai Lâ`ie
- He no hea mau `oe
- I ka lehulehu
- Mai Hawai`i a Keawe
- I 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 `âina
Puana kou inoa
- I lohe ia
- No Genoa Keawe
- E ô mai `oe
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An expression of
affection
For my friend
For the sweet voiced lady
From Lâ`ie
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 |
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Source: Kepilino Collection , Copyright V.
Kepilino, - Friendship, one of life's
greatest gifts is expressed in this mele that honors Genoa
Keawe, Hawai`i's first lady of song.
Recorded by Peter Ahia on Peter
Sings CD |
Genoa Keawe
& Grandaughter
July,
1999
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