Take Me Home, Country Roads Lyrics
John Denver
Lyrics
Almost heaven, West Virginia
Blue ridge mountains, Shenandoah river
Life is old there, older than the trees
Younger than the mountains, grown' like a breeze
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain Momma
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, teardrops in my eyes
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain Momma
Take me home, country roads
I hear her voice in the mornin' hour she calls me
Radio reminds me of my home far away
Drivin' down the road I get a feelin'
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain Momma
Take me home, country roads
Country roads, take me home
To the place I belong
West Virginia, mountain Momma
Take me home, country roads
Take me home, down country roads
Take me home, down country roads
Song & Lyrics Facts
John Denver's classic song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was released in 1971 on his album Poems, Prayers & Promises. The lyrics were written by John Denver and Bill Danoff with additional music writing contributions from Taffy Nivert.
This folk rock anthem has become a signature tune for the singer-songwriter, and is widely known as an ode to West Virginia. It features Denver's signature acoustic guitar work and soaring vocals backed up by a full band of musicians. The heartfelt lyrics express a longing for home and a sense of belonging that resonates with fans all over the world. Released nearly 50 years ago, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" remains one of John Denver's most beloved songs.