Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae (Precious Lei I Love) - Words & music by Charles E. King Click Title to Access Melody
E ku`u lei (e ku`u lei) Lei aloha na`u, lei makamae Eia au, ke kali nei Ho`i mai kâua, ho`i mai e pili (e pili) Kou aloha ka`u (kou aloha ka`u) E hi`ipoi nei (hi`i poi mau no) Na kau a kau (na kau a kau) Nou ho`okahi, na li`a a loko Ahea la `oe, maliu mai E ku`u lei (e ku`u lei) Makamae Ho`i mai kaua e pili	Beloved one, beloved of mine To me you're precious, I adore only you Alone I wait, my heart is yearning Come my love, abide with me The nights are long The days are gray The sunshine of your smile, I miss No other one can cheer and comfort me Heed my prayer and return to me, fair one Come to my arms Beloved I know that you are true to me
Source: King's Blue Book, copyright 1934, 1943 by Charles E. King - This original Hawaiian Wedding Song was replaced by the more popular Ke Kali Nei Au. Music clip by Lani Lee