John Denver

Country Roads by John Denver (1971)

Country Roads by John Denver is a popular song released in 1971 by American singer-songwriter John Denver. The song was written by Denver along with Bill Danoff and Taffy Nivert. It has become one of Denver's most recognized and beloved songs, known for its catchy melody and heartwarming lyrics that celebrate the beauty of the rural countryside. Country Roads has since become an iconic anthem, beloved by fans worldwide and frequently performed at concerts and gatherings.


John Denver


Did You Know

  • John Denver's Country Roads was released in 1971.


VD 'Take Me Home, Country Roads'


  • The song's original title was "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
  • Country Roads has become an iconic symbol of West Virginia, where it is the state's theme song.

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Lyrics

Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River

Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze


Country roads, take me home to the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads


All my memories gather round her, miner's lady, stranger to blue water

Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye


Country roads, take me home to the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads


I hear her voice in the morning hour, she calls me, the radio reminds me of my home far away

And driving down the road I get a feeling that I should have been home yesterday, yesterday


Country roads, take me home to the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads


Country roads, take me home to the place I belong

West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads


Take me home, down country roads

Take me home, down country roads

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