There's a place I recall Not too big, in fact it's kind of small The people there say they got it all The simple life for me Hele on to Kaua'i, Hanalei by the bay Wailua river valley is where I used to play The canyons of Waimea standing all alone The magic of the garden isle is calling me back home When I was young and not too smart I left my home looking for a brand new start To find a place thats better still But now I know, I know I never will (Chorus)