Maika`i Kaua`i - by Henry Waiau
Click Title to Access Melody Maika`i nô Kaua`i Hemolele i ka mâlie Kuahiwi nani Wai`ale`ale Lei ana i ka mokihana   Hanohano wale lei o Hanalei I ka ua nui hô`eha `ili I ka wai o `u`inakolo I ka poli o Nâ Molokama	So beautiful is Kaua`i So perfect in the calm Pretty Mount Wai`ale`ale Wears the mokihana lei   So glorious is Hanalei Rain that hurts the skin The rustling water In the bosom of Nâ Molokama
Source: Ea Collection - Based on a chant by Kapa`akea, father of Kalâkaua, in honor of Pauahi Bishop's hânai child, Keolaokalani, who died at 7 months. The original chant may have been composed for Kaumuali`i, the Kaua`i chief. The music, called Lei I Ka Mokihana, was composed by Henry Waiau, the choir director of Lihu`e Hawaiian Congregational Church. Translator unknown. Music clip by Gippy Cooke