Sweet Patuti (Sweet
Potato) - Mary Heanu |
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E lei, lei ke aloha Ke aloha ho`ohenoheno Aia hoapili mau no`u Mai noha a ho`opoina `oe A he sweet he ona he patuti He `inisinisi mâlie A he sweet he ona he patuti He `inisinisi mâlie |
Wear the lei, lei of love |
Source: Hailama Farden Collection - This mele was introduced at a church function in 1937, by Mary Heanu. She may not be the composer but is credited with introducing the song. Sweet Patuti or Sweet Potato is a term of endearment used in the Southern States. |