Translation of Hawai’i Pono’i
| Hawai‘i pono‘i | Hawai‘i‘s own true sons |
| Nana i kou mo‘i | Be loyal to your chief |
| Ka lani ali‘i, | Your country’s liege and lord |
| Ke ali‘i | The chief |
| Hui: | Chorus: |
| Makua lani e, | Royal father |
| Kamehameha e, | Kamehameha |
| Na kaua e pale, | Shall defend in war |
| Me ka ihe | With spears |
| Hawai‘i pono‘i | Hawai‘i‘s own true sons |
| Nana i na ali‘i | Look to your chief |
| Na pua muli kou | Those chiefs of younger birth |
| Na poki‘i | Younger descent |
| Hawai‘i pono‘i | Hawai‘i‘s own true sons |
| E ka lahui e | People of loyal heart |
| ‘O kau hana nui | The only duty lies |
| E u‘ie | List and abide |
From www.huapala.org
Source: Cunhas Songbook Copyright 1898 by Hugo Schlam
