This Land Is Your Land
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Lyrics

This land is your land, this land is my land
This country belongs to all of us, and we should share it equally.

From California, well, to the New York Island
From the west coast to the east coast, America is a diverse and vast land.

From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf Stream waters
This land has a variety of natural environments, from tall trees to flowing water.

I tell ya, this land was made for you and me
This land was created for all of us to enjoy, regardless of where we come from.

As I went walking down that ribbon of a highway
While walking down the road, I felt a sense of freedom and possibility.

I saw above me, oh that endless skyway
Looking up at the sky, I felt a sense of limitless potential and opportunity.

Now, I saw below me that golden valley
Looking down at the land below, I appreciated the beauty and richness of the earth.

This land was made for you and me
I realized that this land was created for all of us to experience and enjoy.

As I was walkin', now they tried to stop me
Even though I had the right to be there, some people tried to make it difficult for me to move freely.

They put up a sign that said, oh it said 'Private Property'
Some people try to claim ownership over land that actually belongs to all of us.

Well, on the back side, you know it said nothin'
They didn't have a good reason for trying to keep me out, and the other side of the sign was blank.

So it must be, that side was made for you and me, yeah
I realized that they had no right to keep me out, and that the land was meant to be shared by everyone.

One bright sunny morning, well, on the shadow of these people
On a beautiful day, I saw some people who were struggling to make ends meet.

Down by the welfare office, I, I saw my people
These were people who were in need of help, and they were all part of the same community as me.

You know now they stood hungry, I-I, I stood wonderin'
I felt sad and concerned for their well-being, and wondered why our society allows people to go hungry.

I was wonderin', if this land was made for you and me
I questioned whether this country truly serves the needs of all its citizens, regardless of their background or circumstances.

From Riverside, California, oh, to Staten Island
This land spans the entire continental United States, from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast.

Well, oh, down to Augusta, Georgia, oh, don't forget to say Philadelphia
Even though there are many different communities in this country, we are all connected and part of the same whole.

Oh, we move on down to Mississippi, oh, Houston, Texas
There are many different regions and cultures in this land, but we are all part of the same country and should work together to create a better future.

Oh, L.A., yeah, you know this land is your land
Even though some places may seem far away or different from where we live, we all share in the same land and resources.

Ah ah, this land is my land
As someone who lives in and loves this country, I feel a sense of ownership and responsibility for making it a better place for everyone.

Whoa, this land is your land
This country belongs to all of us, and we should work together to create a better future for everyone who calls it home.

Oh, got to believe
We need to have faith in ourselves and each other, and believe that we can make positive change happen.

Oh, it's my land
This country is important to me, and I will do everything I can to make it a better place for everyone who lives here.

Oh, hmm
As I reflect on this land and all it represents, I feel grateful and hopeful for the future.

Ohh, this land was made for you and me, yeah eh
This country was created to serve the needs of all its citizens, and we must work together to ensure that it fulfills that promise.

Ohh, this land was made for you and me
This land belongs to all of us, and we have a shared responsibility to care for it and make it a better place for generations to come.

Oh, this land, this land is your land
No matter who you are or where you come from, you are part of this country and have a right to call it home.

Ah, this land, this land is my land
As someone who loves and cares for this country, I will do everything I can to make it a better place for everyone.

Yeah, this land your land
This land belongs to all of us, and we must work together to create a brighter, more equitable future for everyone who calls it home.