The first two verses are in Maori, the next two in English on the original 1927 issue of "Po Atarau" (Maewa Kalhau - Clement Scott) by Ana Hato and Deane Waretini. This was used to say farewell to Maori soldiers heading to WW 1. The tune is based on Clement Scott's "The Swiss Cradle Song". It's believed that Clement Scott was a pseudonym for Albert Saunders.

"Now Is the Hour (Maori Love Song)" (Scott - Kalhau - Stewart) by Bing Crosby with the Ken Darby Choir was recorded in November of 1947 released on the 1948 album "Auld Lang Syne". The single topped the charts