This Land Is Your Land
Peter Paul And Mary · Other Songs - Peter Paul And Mary
Paul & MaryThis 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.
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 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 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.
This Land Is Your Land - Peter Paul And Mary
Released in 1962, 'This Land Is Your Land' by Peter, Paul, and Mary stands as a defining folk anthem of the American Civil Rights era. The song reimagines Woody Guthrie's original composition, stripping away its earlier political cynicism to focus on the idealistic vision of shared ownership and social justice. Its acoustic arrangement and the trio's harmonies made it a staple of protest movements, resonating deeply with activists and musicians alike. Beyond its political significance, the track exemplifies the genre's power to articulate universal themes of freedom and equality. It remains a cornerstone of the folk revival, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to blend traditional songwriting with contemporary social commentary.