HELLO, ALOHA, HELLO

© 1914
Lyrics: Howard Johnson; Music: George Meyer

Sheet Music: Leo Feist, New York

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There is a melody, known for a century,
In the air
Ev'rywhere
Tho' it was out of date
Ev'ryone plays it of late, it's great

Hundreds of singers abused it
Lots of composers have used it
Still it's just as sweet as ever
They could never find its mate

Aloha, hello, your refrain sweet and low
Is a message from Honolulu
Ev'rywhere you go
Your tune is a part of America's heart
Tho' you mean 'goodbye'
We'll always say 'hello, aloha, hello'

They play'd this melody, way down in Waikiki
Long ago
That we know
But it will ne'er be old
For it's as precious as gold, we're told

Ev'ry American dancer
Sways to the tune, that's the answer
You'll find copies on the counter
Ev'rywhere that music's sold

Aloha, hello, your refrain sweet and low
Is a message from Honolulu
Ev'rywhere you go
Your tune is a part of America's heart
Tho' you mean 'goodbye'
We'll always say 'hello, aloha, hello'