Washington, My Home

Washington, My Home is the state song of Washington, in the United States. Written by Helen Davis and arranged by Stuart Churchill, it was adopted on March 19, 1959.

According to state law (RCW 1.20.071), all proceeds from the song's sale are to be paid into the state's general fund. [1]

There is a popular myth in Washington that the state song is actually Louie, Louie by The Kingsmen. There was an effort to change the state song to "Louie, Louie" in the 1980s, but the measure ultimately failed to pass.

Lyrics

This is my country; God gave it to me; I will protect it, ever keep it free. Small towns and cities rest here in the sun, Filled with our laughter, "Thy will be done."

Washington my home; Where ever I may roam; This is my land, my native land, Washington, my home. Our verdant forest green, Caressed by silvery stream; From mountain peak to fields of wheat. Washington, my home.

There's peace you feel and understand In this, our own beloved land. We greet the day with head held high, And forward ever is our cry. We'll happy ever be As people always free. For you and me a destiny; Washington my home.

Courtesy of 50states.com