Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono, 'o Hawai'i Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono, 'o Hawai'i How would they feel Would their smiles turn to tears then why How would they feel would their smiles be content then cry Cry for the Gods cry for the people Cry for the land that was taken away And then yet you'll find Hawaii Cry for the Gods Cry for the people Cry for the land that was taken away And then yet you'll find Hawaii How would he feel would his smile be content then cry Cry for the Gods cry for the people Cry for the land that was taken away And then yet you'll find Hawaii Cry for the Gods cry for the people Cry for the land that was taken away And then yet you'll find Hawaii Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono, 'o Hawai'i