Sweet Patuti (Sweet
Potato) - Mary Heanu |
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| E lei, lei ke aloha Ke aloha ho'ohenoheno Aia hoapili mau no'u Mai noho a ho'opoina 'oe A he sweet he ona he patuti He 'inisinisi mālie A he sweet he ona he patuti He 'inisinisi mālie |
Wear the lei, lei of love |
| Source: Hailama Farden Collection - This mele was introduced at a church function in 1937, by Mary Heanu. She may not be the composer but is credited with introducing the song. Sweet Patuti or Sweet Potato is a term of endearment used in the Southern States. | |