Hawai'i pono'i

Hawai‘i pono‘ī is the state anthem of Hawai‘i;. The words were written in 1874 by King David Kalakaua with music composed by Captain Henri Berger, then the king's royal bandmaster. Hawai‘i pono‘ī was the national anthem of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i; and the adopted song of the Territory of Hawai‘i; before becoming the state symbol by an act of the Hawai‘i State Legislature; in 1967. The melody is reminiscent of God Save the Queen and the Prussian hymn, Heil Dir Im Siegerkranz.

Hawai‘i pono‘ī Nānā i kou, mō‘ī Kalani Ali‘i ke Ali‘i (Hui): Makua lani ē Kamehameha ē Nā kaua e pale Me ka ihe	(verse 1) Hawai‘i's own true sons, be loyal to your chief Your country's liege and lord, the chief. (chorus:) Father above us all Kamehameha Who guarded in the wars with his spear.
Hawai‘i pono‘ī Nānā i nā ali‘i Nā pua muli kou Nā pōki‘i (hui)	(verse 2) Hawai‘i's own true sons, Look to your chiefs Those chiefs of younger birth, Younger descent.
Hawai‘i pono‘ī E ka lāhui e ‘O kāu hana nui E u‘i e	Hawai‘i's own true sons, People of loyal heart The only duty lies List and abide.

Resources

• Huapala ~ Hawaiian Music and Hula Archives ~ recording of melody available at website