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Nâ Kuahiwi `Elima (The Five Mountains) - Words & music by Helen Desha Beamer
Hoihoi ka pi`ina a`o Waimea I ka pâ mai a ke kêhau anu `Akahi ho`i au a `ike maka I nâ wailele pâlua i ka pali a`o Waipi`o I nâ wailele pâlua i ka pali a`o Waipi`o Kilakila Mauna Kea me kona nani Helu `ekahi o ke ki`eki`e Pili mai Mauna Loa mauna kamaha`o Home noho a ka wahine Pele mai Kahiki Home noho a ka wahine Pele mai Kahiki Hanohano Hualâlai e kû mai la E ho`ohiwahiwa ana a i nâ Kona Aia la nâ kuahiwi o Kohala Ke holo a`ela mai uka a ke kai Ke holo a`ela mai uka a ke kai Ma`ô aku o `Alenuihâhâ Haleakalâ o Maui o Kama Ha`ina ka puana i lohe `ia Mahalo i ka nani o nâ kuahiwi `elima Mahalo i ka nani o nâ kuahiwi `elima	Happy the ascent to Waimea In the cool, breezy mist First sight I see The double waterfalls in the cliffs at Waipi`o The double waterfalls in the cliffs at Waipi`o Majestic is Mauna Kea with her beauty Foremost and highest Close by is Mauna Loa, wondrous and awesome mountain Home where dwells the woman Pele from Tahiti Home where dwells the woman Pele from Tahiti Majestic Hualâlai rises Adorning all Kona There, the mountains of Kohala Run from the uplands to the sea Run from the uplands to the sea Beyond Alenuihâhâ (channel) Haleakalâ of Maui of Kama Tell the theme that it may be heard Worthy admiration for the beauty of the five mountains Worthy admiration for the beauty of the five mountains
Source: Songs of Helen Desha Beamer - Helen Beamer and Annabelle Ruddle were traveling from Paniau to Kawaihae. Leaving Hilo early, they arrived in Âhualoa and could see parts of Waipi`o and Waimanu with the waterfalls, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. When they arrived at Kawaihae, the melody and words to this song were complete. Copyright 1953 Harriett Magoon Translated by Mahi`ai Beamer