How to Play "This Land Is Your Land" | Dulcimer Guitar Lessons | Learn with Ryan

“This Land is Your Land” – A Song with Roots That Still Resonate 🇺🇸🎶

Originally written by Woody Guthrie in 1940, “This Land is Your Land” began as a response to the more commercial and patriotic songs of the time—offering a powerful folk narrative that highlighted the beauty of the American landscape and the struggles of the working class. It’s become one of the most iconic American folk songs, taught in classrooms, sung at protests, and passed down through generations.

We're proud to feature this song as part of our expanding folk lesson collection on Inglewood Play. In this lesson, you'll learn how to play “This Land is Your Land” step by step, with clear breakdowns and approachable chords—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. 🎼 

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This lesson is just one piece of a growing library of folk, Americana, and traditional tunes on our Inglewood Play platform—the first online dulcimer learning space built to make your learning journey simple, musical, and fun. 

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Happy strumming, and remember—this land was made for you and me.