"These Green Mountains" is the official

state song Forty-eight of the fifty U.S. states have one or more state songs, a type of regional anthem, which are selected by each state legislature as a symbol (or emblem) of that particular U.S. state. Some U.S. states have more than one official state ...

of Vermont.

History

In 1998, the

Vermont Legislature The Vermont General Assembly is the legislative body of the state of Vermont, in the United States. The Legislature is formally known as the "General Assembly," but the style of "Legislature" is commonly used, including by the body itself. The G ...

resolved to have the Vermont Arts Council establish a committee to find and recommend a new state song to replace " Hail to Vermont!". The committee subsequently solicited candidates and reviewed 107 songs, choosing eight songs as finalists. Following a solicitation of input from the Vermont public, "These Green Mountains" was put forth as their official recommendation. The song, composed by Diane Martin and arranged by Rita Buglass Gluck, was made official on May 22, 2000, when then-governor Howard Dean signed Act 99.

Lyrics

: These green hills and silver waters : are my home. They belong to me. : And to all of her sons and daughters : May they be strong and forever free. : Let us live to protect her beauty : And look with pride on the golden dome. : They say home is where the heart is : These green mountains are my home. : These green mountains are my home. - Pride of the Green Mountains

References

Vermont Music of Vermont Year of song missing Songs about Vermont {{List of U.S. state songs