Oklahoma Hills

song written by Woody Guthrie and Jack Guthrie; performed by Hank Thompson and others

"Oklahoma Hills" is a song written by Woody Guthrie. In 2001 it was named the official Folk Song of the state of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Hills

Regional anthem of Oklahoma
LyricsWoody Guthrie, 1945
MusicJack Guthrie, 1945
Adopted2001; 23 years ago (2001)

Chorus

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Way down yonder in the Indian nation
I rode my pony on the reservation
In the Oklahoma Hills where I was born
Way down yonder in the Indian nation
A cowboy’s life is my occupation
In the Oklahoma Hills where I was born