"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.