Kula Morning

By Malani Bilyeu

During the 80’s when the Seaview Inn of Hale`iwa hosted Tuesday night jam sessions, my mother and I would often attend. Malani Bilyeu and Mackey Feary were frequently special guests. One night Malani gifted me with his beautiful song. Guitarist Dennis Maeda helped me create the samba arrangement and Kepa Stern performed his soulful slide trombone.

Kula morning
Mountain splendor that I adore
I will never let you go
Gazing out on to the sea
My Kula morning and me

Kula morning
Here in heaven caressing the sky
As a misty cloud rolls on by
Revealing the sun and the sea
My Kula morning and me

Bridge: I’ve wandered the earth
I’ve sailed the sea
Longing to be home with you
I’m in your mountain embrace once again
Leaving you would make me blue

Kula morning
Mountain splendor that I adore
I will never let you go
Gazing out on to the sea
My Kula morning and me

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