West Virginia Song
What is west virginia song?
Key facts
| Number of official state songs | 4[1] |
|---|---|
| Year "Take Me Home, Country Roads" designated | 2014[1] |
| Writers of "Take Me Home, Country Roads" | John Denver, Taffy Nivert, and Bill Danoff[1] |
| Writers of "The West Virginia Hills" | Ellen King (words) and H. E. Engle (music)[1] |
| Writers of "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home" | Julian G. Hearne, Jr.[1] |
| Writers of "This Is My West Virginia" | Iris Bell[1] |
A West Virginia song refers to any of the state's four official state songs: "The West Virginia Hills," "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home," "This Is My West Virginia," and "Take Me Home, Country Roads."
Context
West Virginia has four official state songs: "The West Virginia Hills," "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home," "This Is My West Virginia," and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" [1]. The first three were designated in 1963, and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was added in 2014 [1]. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was written by John Denver, Taffy Nivert, and Bill Danoff, and was initially recorded by John Denver [1].
Documented claims
Questions and answers
Who originally sang West Virginia?
John Denver originally recorded "Take Me Home, Country Roads" [1].
Was John Denver's song about West Virginia or western Virginia?
The song is about West Virginia, as it is one of the state's official songs [1].
What is West Virginia's official song?
West Virginia has four official state songs, not just one: "The West Virginia Hills," "West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home," "This Is My West Virginia," and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" [1].
Sources
- State Songs — archive.wvculture.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)