I remember days when we would jam Songs that told the stories of our land Sittin' on the lanai in a leeward town Sounds of Ki Ho'alu would be found Oh my friend, how I miss those days How I long for the older ways I remember friends who've come and gone Those who shared with us their song Those who seemed to know nothing of this land But learned with an open ear and a helping hand Oh my friend, how I miss your smile Can you stay for a little while? 'Auhea wale 'oe e ku'u kumu A he hoa hiwahiwa He hiwahiwa paha 'oe ma ka lewa Ha'o nui 'ia 'oe me ka poina 'ole E ola mau ana kau mele kaulana Oh my friend, how I miss your face And I do believe you're a gift to this place Yes I do believe you're in a better place