Hawaii State Song (Instrumental) Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī

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"Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī" is the regional anthem of the U.S. state of Hawaii. It previously served as the national anthem of the independent Kingdom of Hawaii in the 19th Century, and has continued to be Hawaii's official anthem ever since annexation by the United States in 1898.
The words were written in 1874 by King David Kalākaua with music composed by Captain Henri Berger, then the king's royal bandmaster.

(English Lyrics)
Hawaiʻi's own true son,
Be loyal to your king,
Your country's liege and lord
The chief.

Hawaiʻi's own true sons,
Look to your chiefs,
The children after you,
The young.

Hawaiʻi's own true sons,
People of loyal heart,
The only duty lies
List and abide.

Chorus:
Father above us all,
Kamehameha e,
Who guarded in the war,
With his spear.

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