From the recording The Song Within the Song
Goodnight Leilani Ē
(Jack Pitman)
Jim says, “I love this song. It has a special place in my heart for my goddaughter, Laura. Laura is ten now, but I remember when she was just a baby. I would sit and hold her until she fell asleep in my arms. I would sing her this song and gently lay her down in her crib for a nap or a good night’s sleep—Goodnight Leilani Ē.”
PERSONNEL
Paula Kauapalaukī Rudman – vocals
Jim Romano – slack key guitar and vocals
Arrangement by Pūlama
Lyrics
Good night Leilani ē
It’s time to close your eyes
The stars are shining bright
High in the skies above
The magic of the moon
Upon the silvery sea
Does not move as gracefully
Not as the hands I love
And in your baby dreams
ʻUkuleles play
Angels sing Hawaiian songs
Of the by-gone days
Someday a kāne boy
May steal your heart away
But always baby mine
I love Leilani ē
But always baby mine
I love Leilani ē