Hawaii Ponoi

"Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī" (; "Hawai's Sons") 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 Ponoi" was also the anthem of the Kingdom of Hawai`i and the Territory of Hawai`i.

Lyrics
Hawaiian originalIPA transcriptionEnglish translationHawaii's own true sons,
Loyal to thy king be.
Thine only ruling chief,
Thy liege and lord.

Chorus:
Royal father,
Kamehameha.
We shall defend,
With the spear.

Hawaii's own true sons,
Honor give to thy chiefs,
Of kindred race are we,
Younger descent.

Chorus

Hawaii's own true sons,
People of this our land,
Duty calls fealty,
Guide in the right.

Chorus

References

Category:Culture of Hawaii

Category:Historical anthems