John Denver – Country Roads (Revisited)

About the song

John Denver’s “Country Roads (Revisited)”

“Country Roads (Revisited)” is a song written by John Denver, Bill Danoff, and Taffy Nivert. It was originally released in 1971 on Denver’s album Poems, Prayers, and Promises. The song is a beautiful and evocative ode to the country roads of West Virginia. It has become one of Denver’s most beloved songs, and it has been covered by many artists, including Olivia Newton-John, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson.

The song begins with Denver singing about the winding country roads that he loves. He sings about the beauty of the mountains and the valleys. He also sings about the people who live along the country roads, and how they are kind and welcoming.

The chorus of the song is a simple but powerful statement of love for the country roads. Denver sings, “Almost heaven, West Virginia/Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River/Life is old there, older than the sea/Younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze.”

The song ends with Denver singing about how he will always love the country roads. He sings, “Country roads, take me home/To the place I belong/West Virginia, mountain mama/Take me home, country roads.”

“Country Roads (Revisited)” is a timeless classic that captures the beauty and spirit of West Virginia. It is a song that will continue to be loved for generations to come.

Some additional information about the song:

• The song was inspired by Denver’s time spent in West Virginia. He was particularly fond of the Shenandoah Valley.
• The song was originally released as a single in 1971. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• The song has been used in many films and television shows, including Thelma and Louise, Dances with Wolves, and The Simpsons.
• The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2010.

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Lyrics

“John Denver – Country Roads (Revisited)”

 

 

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 be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads

All my mem’ries, 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 be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads

I hear her voice, in the mornin’ hours she calls to me
The radio reminds me of my home far a-way
And drivin’ down the road i get a feeling’
That i should have been home yesterday, yesterday

Country roads, take me home
To the place, i be-long
West virginia, mountain momma
Take me home, country roads