He Punahele Nō ʻOe - by Albert Nahaleʻa

He punahele nō ʻoe
Nā ka makua
Pūlama ʻia nō ʻoe
Me ke aloha

He wahine uʻi
A he pua nani
Ma kuʻu poli mai ʻoe
Kuʻu lei

You are a beautiful baby
Pride of my heart
You are a dear little lady
Right from the start

You're so sweet and lovely
Like a pretty flower
Close to my bosom I'll hold you
Baby mine

You are a favorite
Of your parents
Cherished
With love

A pretty young girl
Like a beautiful flower
Upon my bosom you are
My lei






 

 

 

Source: Written for the composer's daughter - Copyright 1962 Criterion Music Corp