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Green
Rose Hula
Johnny
Almeida
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English Translation by
Mrs. Mary Pukui |
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Photograph copyright 1962-1998
Green Rose Design
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| Intro: A7-D-A7-D |
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D D7 G D
No ka pua lokelau ke aloha
G D A7 D
No ka u'i kau i ka wekiu |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
My love goes to the green rose
The blossom I esteen the highest |
D D7 G D
Ko 'ala onaona i 'ane'i
G D A7 D
E ho'olale mai ana e walea |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
Its fragrance reaches me here
Inviting my thoughts to be carefree |
D D7 G D
E walea pu aku me 'oe
G D A7 D
I ka hana no'eau ho'oipo |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
Oh to while away the time pleasantly with you
In the delightful passtime of wooing |
D D7 G D
A he ipo 'oe na'u i aloha
G D A7 D
Ka'ano'i a ku'u pu'uwai |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
You are the sweetheart I love
The darling of my heart |
D D7 G D
Ka ha'upu, ka hali'a ka 'i'ini
G D A7 D
Me 'oe mau aku no ia |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
May recollection, remembrance and desire
Always be with you |
D D7 G D
E ho'i mai kaua la e pili
G D A7 D
'Oiai ka manawa kupono |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
Now, now is the time
For us to be together |
D D7 G D
Ha'ina 'ia mai ka puana
G D A7 D
Nou no Green Rose ke aloha |
Vamp: A7-D-A7-D |
This is the end of my song
For you, beloved green rose |
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