Lookin' out upon the city lights      And the stars above the ocean      Got my ticket for the midnight plane      And it's not easy to leave again            Took my clothes and put them in the bag      Try not to think just yet of leavin'      Lookin' out into the city night      And it's not easy to leave again            (*) each time honolulu city lights      Stir up memories in me      Each night honolulu city lights      Bring me back again            You are my island sunset      You are my island dream            Put on my shoes and light a cigarette      Wonderin' which of my friends will be here      Standin' with their leis around my neck      It's not easy to leave again            Repeat (*)