Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono 'o Hawaii
Ua mau ke ea o ka 'âina i ka pono 'o Hawaii
(The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness)

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 lands that were taken away
And in it you'll find Hawaii

How would he feel?
Would he smile, be content, then cry?

Cry for the gods, cry for the people
Cry for the lands that were taken away
And in it you'll find Hawaii

Ua mau ke ea o ka 'aina i ka pono 'o Hawaii