Makee ʻAilana - by James K. I`i
Click title to access melody Makee ʻailana ke aloha lā ʻĀina i ka ʻehuʻehu o ke kai ʻElua ʻekolu nō mākou I ka ʻailana māhiehie Ka leo o ka wai kaʻu aloha I ka ʻī mai he anu kāua Inā ʻo iū me mī nei Noho ʻoe i ka noho paipai Haʻina ʻia mai ana ka puana Makee ʻAilana huʻe ka manaʻo	I love Makee island Land freshened by the sea spray   There were two or three couples with us On this charming island   I love the sound of the water When it speaks, we two are chilled   I wish you were here with me Sitting in the rocking chair   The story is told of Makee ʻAilana, with its fond memories
Source: Baker Collection - The present site of the Honolulu Zoo parking lot, this island was named for the sea Captain James Makee (1812-1879) born in Woburn, Massachusetts. It was off the shore of Kapiʻolani Park, where a fresh water stream flowed into the ocean. There was a bridge across this stream and lilies in the water. Older musicians seem to remember 2 other verses. Music clip by Paina