Faded Ginger Lei - by Danny K. Stewart

I've treasured thru the years One of my souvenirs A token stained by tears A faded ginger lei Each time I fondly look Into my mem'ry book I dream of love I took And lightly cast away Its' lovely perfume spreads A spell of ecstasy I've kissed it many times And held it close to me Someday she'll (he'll) understand There in aloha land As I place in her (his) hand This faded ginger lei

Source: Criterion's Hawaiian Sing-a-Song Lyric Book ©1959, 63, 87 by Criterion Music Corp