1. Oh, the West Virginia hills! How majestic and how grand, With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel's Land! Is it any wonder then, That my heart with rapture thrills, As I stand once more with loved ones On those West Virginia hills? CHORUS: Oh, the hills, beautiful hills, How I love those West Virginia hills!

"The West Virginia Hills" was written in 1879 as a poem inspired by the scenery surrounding the Glenville area and put to music in 1885 by Henry Everett Engle. [1] The song was made one of West Virginia's state songs on February 3, 1961.

May 1, 2017 · English: “The West Virginia Hills,” with words by Ellen Ruddell King and music and chorus by Henry Everett Engle, was completed in 1885 in Gilmer County. In 1961, an edited and approved version...

John Lilly sings "The West Virginia Hills" with help from Ginny Hawker, Tracy Schwarz and Luke Shamblin. Recorded June 5, 2011, in Charleston, West Virginia, at the Hazel Dickens...

West Virginia Hills Lyrics: Oh the West Virginia hills / How majestic and how grand / With their summits bathed in glory / Like our Prince Immanuel's Land / Is it any wonder then that...

“West Virginia, My Home Sweet Home” was declared the first official state song in 1947. In 1961, an edited and approved version of “The West Virginia Hills” was also made an official state song. In 1962, “This Is My West Virginia” was named the official Centennial Song of West Virginia.

Oh, the West Virginia hills! How majestic and how grand, With their summits bathed in glory, Like our Prince Immanuel’s Land! As I stand once more with loved ones On those West Virginia hills? CHORUS: Oh, the hills, beautiful hills, How I love those West Virginia hills! And my friends among the West Virginia hills. 2. Oh, the West Virginia hills!

"The West Virginia Hills" is the oldest of West Virginia’s four official state songs. In September 1885, the Glenville Crescent newspaper published the four-verse poem, credited to Ellen Ruddell King.

West Virginia Hills Lyrics by West Virginia State Song. Words by Mrs. Ellen King, Music by H. E. Engle 1. Oh,...

The song "The West Virginia Hills" was written by Reverend David King as a poem for his wife, Ellen, in 1879. In 1885, Henry Everett Engle added a chorus and composed music to accompany the poem. An edited version of the song was made official in 1961.