Makee `Ailana - by James K. I`i
Click title to access melody Makee `ailana ke aloha lâ `Âina i ka `ehu`ehu o ke kai `Elua `ekolu nô mâkou I ka `ailana mâhiehie Ka leo o ka wai ka`u aloha I ka `î mai ê anu kâua Inâ `o you me mî nei Noho `oe i ka noho paipai Ha`ina `ia mai ana ka puana Makee `Ailana hu`e ka mana`o	I love Makee island Land freshened by the sea spray   There were two or three couples with us On this charming island   I love the sound of the water When it speaks, we two are chilled   I wish you were here with me Sitting in the rocking chair   The story is told of Makee Ailana, with its fond memories
Source: Baker Collection - The present site of the Honolulu Zoo parking lot, this island was named for the sea Captain James Makee (1812-1879) born in Woburn, Massachusetts. It was off the shore of Kapiolani Park, where a fresh water stream flowed into the ocean. There was a bridge across this stream and lilies in the water. Older musicians seem to remember 2 other verses. Music clip by Paina