You are more than

A dirty child

In patched overalls

You mountain boy



These hills are yours

The fragrant forests

The silver rivers

Are your heritage



What will you do for your hills,

You mountain boy



Oh farmer boy

Rise up!

Sing your songs

Live your life

As even you know how

Sing your songs

Live your life

As even you know how



Rise up young hillmen

Sing your ballads

Up and down ridge and valleys



Dream your future

Gaze into blue space

Turn your thoughts free



What will you do for your hills,

You mountain boy



Oh farmer boy

Rise up!

Sing your songs

Live your life

As even you know how

Sing your songs

Live your life

As even you know how



Love the soil

Your fathers blood

Has made it rich,

His sweat has caused

Fruit to grow,

As you follow the plow

You rhyme the soil

When you dig and plant

And watch the corn grow

You’re the heart of America.