Mahalo Nui Loa — words & music by Rose Oyamot Rodriguez
An ukulele storytime original, from the Hawaiian phrase meaning “thank you so very much”.
LYRICS:
CHORUS:
Mahalo nui loa
(Mahalo nui loa)
means thank you so very much
(thank you so very much)
Repeat 2X
VERSE 1:
Mahalo nui loa for your kindness
Mahalo nui loa for your smile
Mahalo nui loa for your friendship
Mahalo nui loa just for being you
CHORUS
Mahalo nui loa for your thoughtfulness
Mahalo nui loa for your care
Mahalo nui loa for your helpfulness
Mahalo nui loa for your gift of being you
CHORUS
ENDING:
Mahalo nui loa…
Origins:
Original words and music by Rose Oyamot Rodriguez.