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Mālohi
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tauhi e fekaú,
Lototoʻa mo ngāue he tuí
palani e Tamaí.
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faitāpuekiná,
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palani e Tamaí.
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Fakahā e ongoongoleleí.
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ʻikai lotofoʻí.
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ke tau teuteu.
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Vahevahe atú.
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