Hawai`i pono`î Nânâ i kou mô`î Ka lani ali`i, Ke ali`iHui: Makua lani ê, Kamehameha ê, Na kaua e pale, Me ka ihe Hawai`i pono`î Nânâ i nâ ali`i Nâ pua muli kou Nâ pôki`i Hawai`i pono`î E ka lâhui e `O kâu hana nui E u`iê
Translation: Hawaii`s own true sons Be loyal to your chief Your country’s liege and lord The chiefChorus: Royal father Kamehameha Shall defend in war With spearsHawaii`s own true sons Look to your chief Those chiefs of younger birth Younger descent Hawaii`s own true sons People of loyal heart The only duty lies List and abide