This Land Is Your Land
Song DNA
An iconic American folk song that celebrates inclusivity and the beauty of the land.
Cultural Context
Woody Guthrie was a prominent folk musician and activist, and this song has become an anthem for social justice and unity. Its simple yet powerful message continues to resonate with audiences today.
Listening Prompt
Join in the spirit of community as you hear the lyrics.
What to Expect
This Land Is Your Land unfolds as a celebration of the American landscape and its people. The song's gentle melody invites participation, creating a feeling of togetherness. As it progresses, Guthrie’s words paint vivid images of the country, reinforcing the message of shared ownership and belonging.
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Moods: joyful, nostalgic, reflective, uplifting, warm
Traditions: folk
How this song sits on each sensory axis
A dynamic range of 4/10 is within the normal pop-mix band. There is variation between verse and chorus, but it's the kind of variation most listeners encounter routinely.
Sudden changes: none. Transitions are musically signaled — nothing will surprise you if you're only half-listening.
Texture: smooth.
Predictability is high — the song telegraphs what it will do next. A sensory-sensitive listener can usually guess where it's going without close attention.
Vocal style: soft vocals.
Where this sits in Woody Guthrie's catalog
We have 20 songs from Woody Guthrie in the library. Of those, 13 are rated Safe, 7 Moderate, and 0 Intense. This song's dynamic range of 4/10 sits below the artist average of 4.7, making it the #20 most dynamic track of theirs in our library.
1945 context
Released in 1945. We have 6 songs from that year in our library, averaging a dynamic range of 6.3/10. This track is quieter / less dynamic than the year average. Explore more from the 1940s.
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Why this rating
We rate this song Safe because its dynamic range stays within our low-variance band, there are no unsignaled changes, and the texture and vocal style are both in the low-fatigue range. Our methodology uses an AND rule for Safe — a song has to clear every dimension to earn the rating.
Rating last reviewed: 2026-04-04. Reviewed by the Music I Want editorial team against the documented methodology.
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Frequently asked about "This Land Is Your Land"
Quick answers pulled from the song's sensory analysis.
What is the sensory intensity of "This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie?
"This Land Is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie rates as Low-Intensity. Dynamic range 4/10, no sudden changes, smooth texture. Our Low-Intensity rating means no single dimension triggers the higher-intensity thresholds.
How loud is "This Land Is Your Land" — what is its dynamic range?
"This Land Is Your Land" has a dynamic range of 4/10. Within normal pop-mix variation. Movement between verse and chorus but nothing dramatic.
Does "This Land Is Your Land" have sudden or surprising changes?
No. "This Land Is Your Land" has no sudden unsignaled changes. Every transition is musically telegraphed.
What is "This Land Is Your Land" best for?
In our library "This Land Is Your Land" is recommended for: bedtime, emotional release, long car ride, movement, quiet play, study. These tags are assigned only where the song's sensory profile genuinely supports the use case.
When was "This Land Is Your Land" released?
"This Land Is Your Land" is from 1945, on the album "This Land Is Your Land (single)". It appears in our 1940s catalog.
What is the emotional mood of "This Land Is Your Land"?
We tag "This Land Is Your Land" as joyful, nostalgic, reflective, uplifting, warm. Moods are tonal descriptors based on how the song reads emotionally — separate from the sensory intensity axes.
What is the vocal style of "This Land Is Your Land"?
The vocal style is soft vocals.
Should I listen to "This Land Is Your Land"?
If you want gentle, low-arousal music, "This Land Is Your Land" is a solid pick — Low-Intensity across every sensory dimension.
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