SWEET LEILANI
© 1934
Lyrics & Music: Harry Owens
The song was written upon the birth of Owens's first child, Leilani, on October 19, 1934. The song was first
recorded by Bing Crosby and interpolated into the 1937 Paramount film, Waikiki Wedding, for which
it won the Best Song Academy Award.
Sheet Music:
Recordings:
CD: Numerous, including Harry Owens and His Royal Hawaiians
CS: Dennis Pavao, Sweet Leilani (Pilialoha Prod. PLR-7112)
Sweet Leilani,
Heavenly flower,
Nature fashioned roses kissed with dew,
And then she placed them in a bower,
It was the start of you.
Sweet Leilani,
Heavenly flower,
Tropic skies are jealous as they shine
I think they're jealous of your blue eyes
Jealous because you're mine
Sweet Leilani,
Heavenly flower,
I dreamedf paradise for two
You are my paradise completed
You are my dream come true.
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