These Green Mountains

"These Green Mountains" is the official state song of Vermont.

History
In 1998, the Vermont Legislature 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 was composed by Diane Martin and arranged by Rita Buglass-Gluck and 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.