This Land Is Your Land
Paul and Mary Peter Lyrics
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From California, to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
This land was made for you and me
I roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
And all around me a voice was singing
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California, to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
This land was made for you and me
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway
I saw below me those golden valleys
This land was made for you and me!
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California, to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
This land was made for you and me
As the sun was shining, and I was strolling
And the wheat fields waving, and the dust clouds rolling
As the fog was lifting, a voice was saying
"This land was made for you and me!"
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California, to the New York Island
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
This land was made for you and me
The song "This Land Is Your Land" was written and originally recorded by Woody Guthrie in 1940. The song was later popularized by the folk duo Peter, Paul and Mary in the 1960s. The song has often been considered a patriotic anthem in the United States, and the lyrics highlight the beauty and diversity of the country.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "This land was made for you and me", emphasizing the idea that America was founded on the principles of freedom and opportunity for all. The song's verses describe the various landscapes and regions of the country, from the California coast to the New York Island, from the Redwood Forest to the Gulf Stream Waters. The lyrics also touch on themes of individualism and the pursuit of happiness, with the line "I roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps".
The song has been interpreted in various ways over the years. Some see it as a celebration of the natural beauty of America, while others view it as a call for social justice and equality. Guthrie himself was an outspoken political activist and many of his songs reflected his socialist beliefs. Regardless of interpretation, the song remains beloved by many as a symbol of the American spirit and values.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is your land, this land is my land
This land belongs to all of us, not just a select few.
From California, to the New York Island
This land stretches from the West Coast to the East Coast.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
This land spans across many different kinds of environments, from forests to bodies of water.
This land was made for you and me
This land was created for all of us to share equally.
I roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps
I wandered through this land, exploring it at my own pace.
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
I visited the beautiful and unique deserts in this land.
And all around me a voice was singing
I heard a song that celebrated the beauty of this land and how it belongs to us all.
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
As I traveled along a road that cut through the land.
I saw above me that endless skyway
I looked up and saw the open and vast sky above me.
I saw below me those golden valleys
I looked down and saw the gorgeous valleys that are a part of this land.
As the sun was shining, and I was strolling
As I walked, the sun was out and shining brightly.
And the wheat fields waving, and the dust clouds rolling
I saw the wheat fields swaying in the breeze and felt the dust kick up from the ground below me.
As the fog was lifting, a voice was saying
As the fog cleared, I heard a voice that spoke to the beauty of this land and how it belongs to us all.
This land was made for you and me!
This land was created for all of us to share equally.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Woody Guthrie
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his Land Is Your Land
Words and Music by Woody Guthrie
This land is your land, this land is my land
From California to the New York island,
From the redwood forest to the Gulf Stream waters;
This land was made for you and me.
As I was walking that ribbon of highway
I saw above me that endless skyway;
I saw below me that golden valley;
This land was made for you and me.
I've roamed and rambled and I followed my footsteps
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts;
And all around me a voice was sounding;
This land was made for you and me.
When the sun came shining, and I was strolling,
And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling,
As the fog was lifting a voice was chanting:
This land was made for you and me.
As I went walking I saw a sign there,
And on the sign it said "No Trespassing."
But on the other side it didn't say nothing.
That side was made for you and me.
In the shadow of the steeple I saw my people,
By the relief office I seen my people;
As they stood there hungry, I stood there asking
Is this land made for you and me?
Nobody living can ever stop me,
As I go walking that freedom highway;
Nobody living can ever make me turn back
This land was made for you and me.
@davidday8417
Such an uplifting version of this wonderful song,I was kid in the 60’s and my Aunt was a teenager who loved these 3 she has several albums by them and I loved their songs because she would listen to them and I would listen right along with her and sing along,as I got older I would play them because I loved their harmonies !! Mary was a singer of a generation her voice was so beautiful that you couldn’t help but love to her sing !! They said that Mary loved this song I’ll bet she up in heaven entertaining the angels !!
@oldiesfan60
i was lucky to have seen these three live in concert..the kids today will never know the magic that you felt from that stage..mary's voice may be stilled but thankfully there is youtube for us all to go back, close our eyes and feel it again.
@sheilabeichner6553
Ruth Ann Myers Hess- August 1939! - June 2023. You’ve touched so many lives over the years!
Especially mine. I love you forever till we meet again! Your love was constant as the northern star.
@Radionut
Her voice always gave me the chills it still does and I’m 73 years old
@bubbleslafleur
Mary looks so beautiful and was a warm hearted soul. Miss her greatly. Loved the a capella section.
@prmarsh
They did it in their 1988 Holiday Concert as well with a different verse specifically for the Christmas season. Does anyone have it? It used to be up here but it has been taken down.
@vickieadams2932
We need to play this song everyday all over America.....everybody welcome....especially in 2021
@marlytell2549
I agree Vickie Peter, Paul and Mary their music are truly a National Treasure!
@anelladambrosio2513
Che meraviglia! Una grandissima performance! 😊😍🤗💘💔🙏💯
@dillondebruv8377
RIP Mary Travers God Bless you in Heaven. We love you and you are in a better place now. ❤️💚💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️❤️💚