| "These Green Mountains" is the official state song of Vermont. 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. The previous official state song of Vermont was "Hail to Vermont!". "Throughout my experience with this song, I have repeatedly been struck by how well the words and melody fit together and how natural it is to sing. As I drive around the state I often find myself just humming it because the landscape around me suggests it and the tune is so infectious," said Alexander L. Aldrich, Executive Director of the Vermont Arts Council, on May 22, 2000. "The sometimes grueling legislative process we went through was ultimately worth it because now we have a state song that Vermonters can, and will, sing with pride." |
These Green Mountains - 2nd grade class at concert 2008 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. |
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