This Land Is Your Land
Peter Paul Mary 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
Peter Paul & Mary's song "This Land Is Your Land" is a classic folk song that carries a message of inclusion and hope for a better future. The song describes the beauty of America and the unity of its people, regardless of their race, religion or background. The song opens with the title line, suggesting that America belongs to everyone, and that all people are welcome to enjoy the abundance of natural resources and freedom of expression that the country has to offer.
The first verse of the song describes the diversity of America's geography, from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, and from the forests to the deserts. The second verse talks about the singer's own travels and the beauty that he has seen across the country, with a voice in the background joining in harmony to suggest that America belongs to all of us. The third verse continues with the imagery of the open road, the soaring skies and the golden valleys of America, indicating the potential for prosperity and happiness that is available to all who seek it.
Overall, "This Land Is Your Land" is a song that celebrates the beauty of America and the unity of its people. It suggests that the country belongs to everyone, regardless of their race, religion or background, and that all people are welcome to take part in its abundance of natural resources and freedom of expression. The song has become an iconic piece of American folklore, an expression of nationalism, hope and patriotism.
Line by Line Meaning
This land is your land, this land is my land
This country belongs to all of us, not just a select few.
From California, to the New York Island
From the West Coast to the East Coast, this land belongs to us all.
From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream Waters
From the tall trees of the Northern California coast to the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, this land is ours.
This land was made for you and me
This country was founded on the idea that everyone has the right to freedom and opportunity.
I roamed and rambled, and I followed my footsteps
I walked around and explored this great country.
To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
I visited the breathtaking desert landscapes of this land.
And all around me a voice was singing
People everywhere were expressing their love for this great country.
This land was made for you and me!
This country was created for all of us to share and enjoy.
As I went walking that ribbon of highway
As I traveled down the road.
I saw above me that endless skyway
I saw the sky stretched out in all its glory above me.
I saw below me those golden valleys
The valleys and hills below me were filled with beauty and wonder.
As the sun was shining, and I was strolling
On a beautiful day, I took a leisurely walk.
And the wheat fields waving, and the dust clouds rolling
The scenery around me was full of wheat fields and dust clouds.
As the fog was lifting, a voice was saying
As the fog cleared, I heard people expressing their love and pride for their country.
"This land was made for you and me!"
This country belongs to us all, and we should all share in its beauty and prosperity.
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. ❤️💚💚❤️💚❤️💚❤️❤️💚