Sunday, June 27, 2010

High School Graduation Song…

My high school reunion… is coming up this year.  This was my graduation song, it was actually written by Kui Lee, who was born in Shanghai.  He defined a new generation of “Island” music.   There are 3 recorded versions of this song, this one by Elvis, one by Don Ho, and another by the Makaha Sons of Ni’ihau.  Remember singing this on graduation day and couldn’t stop crying.  But when it all over and we threw our caps into the wind… I was so happy and couldn’t stop laughing! 

I'll Remember You - Words & music by Kui Lee

I'll remember you
Long after this endless summer is gone
I'll be lonely, oh so lonely
Living only to remember you
I'll remember too
Your voice as soft as a warm summer breeze
Your sweet laughter mornings after
Every after I'll remember you

Chorus:

To your arms some day
I'll return to stay 'til then
I will remember too
Every bright star we made wishes upon
Love me always promise always
You'll remember too

The lyrics are simple, the melody sweet… Elvis made it into a classic.

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