Vermont State Song (Vocal) These Green Mountains

In 1998, the Vermont Legislature resolved to find and recommend a new state song to replace "Hail to Vermont!" (adopted in 1938). The committee reviewed over 100 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 name of the state originates from the French "Verd Mont" (Green Mountain).

The song, composed by Diane Martin and arranged by Rita Buglass Gluck, was made official in May 2000.

(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.