50: Hawaii

Aloha, Aloha Oe
(to the tune of “It’s Only a Paper Moon” as played by Cliff Edwards; sweetly, with Slothropian ennui)
by King Kainoa Dotcom


Well, “Aloha,” aloha oe.
Sail away on the trash-strewn sea.
‘Cause the springs would be sweeter here
If we said farewell to thee.

Like the sun in a vog-free sky,
It’s as clear as a thing can be
That there’d be fewer tourists here
If we said farewell to thee.

Akahai Lokahi 

Oluolu Haahaa Ahonui.
Revive the cause
Of Queen Liliuokalani.

So, “Aloha,” aloha oe.
You’re to blame for 1893.
A-and we wouldn’t be Americans
If we said farewell to thee.


(kazoo solo)


(repeat from bridge)