Wordless Wednesday - The Snows of Maunakea
Now I would like to share with you the lyrics to the song “The Snows Of Maunakea” written and sung by Jay Larrin. This was also done by singer John Rowles. This was one of Charley’s favorite songs and he used to sing it all the time when we entertained. And he did it for Karaoke too.
I have sailed a hundred thousand miles
And I have seen the wonder of my child
I have logged a hundred thousand smiles
Still I’m lonely for my mountain by the sea
Oh, the snows of Maunakea, like the sweet winds of Waimea
Bring a peace that I have never known
Till I see my island someday, I’ll find a reason someway
To make the snows of Maunakea my home
When you see her thru the swirling winds of Maui
With a lei of falling snow around her hair
And when you see, oh, shimmering snow in silver moonlight
You’ll believe all the legends that you’ve read
Oh, the snows of Maunekea, like the fire of Kilauea
That made my life a never ending song
And the sands of Kalapana, and the winding road to Hana
And the mountain’s whispering forest that I roam
For the snows of Maunakea are my home
