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Pokarekare Ana - Return To Me

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A gorgeous setting of the hauntingly beautiful New Zealand folk song "Pokarekare Ana." This arrangement of New Zealand's unofficial national anthem is perfect for your intermediate ensemble. Featuring a lovely piano accompaniment, solo opportunities and a memorable melody.


  • Voicing: SATB, SAB, SSA, SA, TTBB, CTB, TB, or Unison ensemble
  • Instrumentation: piano accompaniment (optional guitar or ukulele accompaniment)
  • Text Author: Traditional New Zealand Folk Song
  • Duration: 4:00 minutes
  • Publisher: Mysterium Music


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TEXT

Traditional New Zealand

Pōkarekare ana 
ngā wai o Waiapu,
They are agitated the waters of Waiapu, 
 
Whiti atu koe hine 
marino ana e.  
But when you cross over girl they will be calm.  
 
Tuhituhi taku reta 
tuku atu taku rīngi, 
I have written my letter I have sent my ring, 
 
Kia kite tō iwi 
raru raru ana e.  
so that your people can see that I am troubled.  
 
E hine e 
hoki mai ra. 
Oh girl return to me, 
 
Ka mate ahau i
 te aroha e.   
I could die of love for you.     
 
E kore te aroha 
e maroke i te rā, 
My love will never be dried by the sun, 

Mākūkū tonu i 
aku roimata e.  
It will be forever moistened by my tears.  
 
Kua whati taku pene 
kua pau aku pepa, 
My pen is shattered, I have no more paper 
 
Ko taku aroha 
e manu tonu ana e.      
But my love is still steadfast.    ​
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