This Land Is Your Land
Jerry Lee Lewis · Other Songs - Jerry Lee Lewis
WRITER WOODY GUTHRIE
Chorus: 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 a ribbon of highway I saw above
me an endless skyway I saw below me a golden valley
This land was made for you and me Chorus I've roamed
and rambled and I've 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 Chorus
The sun comes shining as I was strolling The wheat
fields waving and the dust clouds rolling The fog was
lifting a voice come chanting This land was made for
you and me Chorus As I was walkin' - I saw a sign there
And that sign said - no tress passin' But on the other
side .... it didn't say nothin!
Now that side was made for you and me!
Chorus In the squares of the city - In the shadow of
the steeple Near the relief office - I see my people
And some are grumblin' and some are wonderin' If this
land's still made for you and me. Chorus (2x)
This Land Is Your Land - Jerry Lee Lewis
Jerry Lee Lewis delivers a powerful, driving rendition of Pete Seeger's folk classic, blending his signature rock and roll energy with the song's social commentary. While the original was a protest anthem against corporate ownership of the American landscape, Lewis's version transforms the melody into a high-energy dance track that emphasizes rhythm and vocal intensity. His interpretation highlights the song's enduring appeal, showcasing his ability to reinterpret folk material within the electric blues and rock framework that defined his career. The recording stands as a testament to his versatility, merging the lyrical message of communal freedom with the frenetic style that made him a legendary figure in rock history.