Circle left
Once I knew a Haole (How-Lee) man who liked to dance
He tried to do the hula but he lost his pants
Left allemande come back and promenade
Ladies lead single file around the glade
(Ahh!) girls backtrack, go two times
Second time you meet swing your own and promenade
Don't try to fight it, there ain't no use
When you're in Hawaii you should just hang loose

Heads flutter wheel, it's across you go
Sweep 1/4, pass thru, and dosado
Make a wave and then, girls trade, girls run
Tag your line, face right, couples circulate
(Ahh!) ferris wheel, do a double pass thru
Leads partner trade, swing the corner, promenade
Don't try to fight it, there ain't no use
When you're in Hawaii you should just hang loose

Sides flutter wheel, it's across you go
Sweep 1/4, pass thru, now star thru
Pass thru, tag your line, the face In
Touch 1/4, boys run, eight chain four
(Ahh!) just hang loose, just have fun
Swing your corner lady, promenade her son
Don't try to fight it, there ain't no use
When you're in Hawaii you should just hang loose

Sides back to back, star prowl
Sittin' in the shade by a mango tree
I saw a mynah bird just as he saw me
I tried to make a move but it was no use
Cause that's when he decided to just hang loose
Four ladies chain I say, turn your girl
Chain your ladies back, promenade her, Jack
Don't try to fight it, there ain't no use
When you're in Hawaii you should just hang loose