Hawaii State SongThe Hawaii State Song, Hawaii Ponoi,is about the unification of the Islands by King Kamehameha. It is a very well known song in the Islands, and the tune is very similar to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee.” Children in Hawaii learn it in school, and sing it at their school assemblies. It is sometimes sung at football games, and at state events. Quite often, when “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” is sung, it is followed by Hawaii Ponoi. Hawaii ponoi Hawaii ponoi Nana i kou, moi Kalani Ali'i, ke Ali'i. Makua lani e Kamehameha e Na kaua e pale Me ka i he. (Translation) Hawaii's own true sons, Be loyal to your chief Your country's liege and lord, The King Father above us all, Kamehameha, Who guarded in the war with his spear.
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