Hawaii Ponoi - Simple English Wikipedia

# Hawaii Ponoi

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Hawai`i Pono`i is the state song of Hawaii. The words were written by King David Kalakaua, the music by Prof. Henry Berger, the Royal Bandmaster.

    Hawai`i pono`i Nana i kou, mo`i
    Kalani Ali`i, ke Ali`i.
    Makua lani e Kamehameha e
    Na kaua e pale Me ka ihe.

(translation)

    Hawai`i's own true sons, be loyal to your chief
    Your country's liege and lord, the chief
    Father above us all, Kamehameha
    Who guarded in the war with his spear

Hawai`i Ponoi was also the anthem of the Kingdom of Hawai`i and the Territory of Hawai`i.

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