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Best football chants: A list of the most interesting football chants in the history of the game
Kevin Omuya
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:15 PM
Fans are a vital component of any sporting event, and in football, the best football chants can create an electric atmosphere in the stadium. There are times when fans yell insults at the opposing team, and there are also times when fans sing songs about rival clubs even when their teams are not playing each other.
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Fans chant football chants to express their pride in their team, promote their club, or praise an individual player or coach. Read on to find out a list of the most interesting football chants in the history of the game.
10. Blue moon – Manchester City
The supporters of Crewe Alexandra were the first to pick it up as their team song. Later, though, the improvised version caught on with Manchester City's loyal following. As a result of its increasing popularity, the "Blue moon" cry has climbed to one of the most famous chants in the list of the top 10 finest football chants of all time.
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Blue moon,
You saw me standing alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.
Blue moon
You knew just what I was there for
You heard me saying a prayer for
Someone I really could care for.
And then there suddenly appeared before me
The only one my arms will hold
I heard somebody whisper, please adore me
And when I looked, the moon had turned to gold.
Blue moon
Now I’m no longer alone
Without a dream in my heart
Without a love of my own.
9. On the ball, City – Norwich City
While Norwich City's on-field performance has suffered in recent years, that has not prevented fans from wearing their yellow and green jerseys to games in support of the club. They frequently chant "On the ball, City" when their team scores.
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This is one of the oldest football chants, with the first version being composed in the 1890s. Because of how long he has been around and how beloved he is by fans, this shout has become famous.
“Kick off, throw it in, have a little scrimmage, Keep it low, a splendid rush, bravo, win or die; On the ball, City, never mind the danger, Steady on, now’s your chance, Hurrah! We’ve scored a goal. City! *Clap* City! *Clap* City! *Clap*.”
8. One-nil to the Arsenal – Arsenal
In the 1970s, Arsenal was a powerhouse. They were then the best team in England's First Division. Album cover art for a 1979 release by the Village People featured the Pet Shop Boys' "Go West."’. After the song's success, Gunners fans adopted it as their shout, and it quickly rose to one of the top 10 greatest football chants of all time.
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One-nil to Arsenal, x3
One-nil to the Arsenal
7. Blue is the colour – Chelsea
The anthem of another English powerhouse, Chelsea, is the timeless anthem, "Blue is the colour". In 1972, the club's players recorded a song at every home game and cup final at Stamford Bridge. "Blue is the colour" is one of the best British football chants.
Blue is the colour; football is the game
We’re all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name.
Here at the Bridge, whether rain or fine
We can shine all the time
Home or away, come and see us play
You’re welcome any day
Blue is the colour; football is the game
We’re all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name
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Come to the Shed, and we’ll welcome you
Wear your blue and see us through
Sing loud and clear until the game is done
Sing Chelsea everyone
Blue is the colour; football is the game
We’re all together, and winning is our aim
So cheer us on through the sun and rain
Cos Chelsea, Chelsea is our name. x2
6. Marching on Together – Leeds United
Les Reed and Barry Mason wrote the music and lyrics for the song "Marching on Together." The song's release in 1972 captivated listeners in Leeds. In addition to its success as a football chant, the song spent three months in the top 10 of the UK Singles Chart. Leeds United now uses this famous English football chant as their official anthem and plays it before each home game.
Here we go with Leeds United,
We’re going to give the boys a hand
Stand up and sing for Leeds united
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They are the greatest in the land,
Na na na
Every day, we’re all going to say
We love you, Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Everywhere we’re going to be there
We love you, Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We’re going to see you win.
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud. We love you, Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
We’ve been through it all together
And we’ve had our ups and downs (UPS AND DOWNS!)
We’re going to stay with you forever
At least until the world stops going round
Na na na
Every day, we’re all going to say we love you, Leeds!Leeds!Leeds!
Everywhere we’re going to be there
We love you, Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We’re going to see you win.
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud. We love you, Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
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We are so proud; we shout it out Loud. We love you, LEEDS! LEEDS! LEEDS!
5. Stern Des Südens – Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich's 31 league championships are proof of the club's dominance in German football. Bayern fans like to chant d "Stern Des Südenssong " by German artist Willy Astor to remind their opponents of the team's past successes. The title of the tune translates to "Southern Star" in English.
Welche Münchner Fußballmannschaft kennt man auf der ganzen Welt?
Wie heißt dieser Klub, der hierzulande die Rekorde hält?
Wer hat schon gewonnen, was es jemals zu gewinnen gab?
Wer bringt seit Jahrzehnten unsre Bundesliga voll auf Draht?
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
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Und so wird es immer sein
Wo wird lauschend angegriffen? Wo wird täglich spioniert?
Wo ist Presse, wo ist Rummel? Wo wird immer diskutiert?
Wer spielt in jedem Stadion vor ausverkauftem Haus?
Wer hält den großen Druck der Gegner stets aufs Neue aus?
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
Ob Bundesliga im Pokal oder Champions League
Ja, gibt es denn was schöneres als einen Bayern-Sieg?
Hier ist Leben, hier ist Liebe, hier ist Feuer und auch Leid
Bayern München, Deutschlands bester, bis in alle Ewigkeit
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
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Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
FC Bayern, Stern des Südens
Du wirst niemals untergehen
Weil wir in guten wie in schlechten Zeiten
Zueinander stehen
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
FC Bayern, deutscher Meister
Ja, so heißt er, mein Verein
Ja, so war es und so ist es
Und so wird es immer sein
4. Allez paris saint germain – PSG
The 1970s were a turning point in PSG's popularity when the club began to attract legions of devoted fans. Charles Talar, the club's visionary leader, first saw the need for a chant that the faithful could use to encourage the squad. According to a recent poll, "Allez Paris Saint Germain" is one of the greatest football chants ever.
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Allez PSG x5
PSG, ton nom nous uni
PSG, ici c’est Paris
Tous ensemble, le cœur à jamais
Rouge et bleu, pour le PSG
Allez Paris Saint-Germain x8
PSG, le parc est mythique
PSG, Paris est magique
Tous ensemble, unis pour gagner
Rouge et bleu, pour le PSG
Allez Paris Saint-Germain x8
Allez PSG x9
3. Cant del Barça – FC Barcelona
By yelling, cheering, and singing the "Cant del Barça," the fans of FC Barcelona produce one of the most electrifying atmospheres in the stadium. It was written by Jaume Picas and Josep Maria Espinàs, while Manuel Valls created the music. It has been adopted as the official song of FC Barcelona, and it is their best football chant sung before their games.
Tot el camp
És un clam
Som la gent blaugrana
Tant se val d’on venim
Si del sud o del nord
Ara estem d’acord estem d’acord
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Una bandera ens agermana
Blaugrana al vent
Un crit valent
Tenim un nom que el sap tothom
Barça, Barça, Barça!
Jugadors
Seguidors
Tots units fem força
Són molts anys plens d’afanys
Són molts gols que hem cridat.
I s’ha demostrat s’ha demostrat
Que mai ningú no ens podrà tòrcer.
Blaugrana al vent
Un crit valent
Tenim un nom que el sap tothom
Barça, Barça, Barça!
2. Glory Glory Man United – Manchester United
Despite being one of England's most successful teams, Manchester United's chant did not start until much later. Before the FA Cup Final in 1983, Man United fans began singing "Glory, Glory, Man United." Herman's Hermit's own Frank Renshaw penned the tune. The Red Devils' home games at Old Trafford always feature it, as it is one of the best football chants of all time.
Glory, glory Man united, x3
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As the reds go marching on on on!
Just like the busby babes in days gone by,
We’ll keep the red flags flying high,
You are going to see us all from far and wide,
You're going to hear the masses sing with pride.
United, Man united,
We’re the boys in red on our way to Wembley!
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united, and we’re going to Wembley,
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united, and we’re going to Wembley
In Seventy-Seven, it was Docherty
Atkinson will make it Eighty-Three
And everyone will say know just who we are,
They’ll be singing que sera sera
United, Man united,
We’re the boys in red on our way to Wembley!
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united, and we’re going to Wembley,
Wembley, Wembley,
We’re the famous Man united, and we’re going to Wembley
Glory, glory Man united, x3
As the reds go marching on on on!
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Glory, glory Man united, x3
As the reds go marching on on on!
Glory, glory Man united, x3
As the reds go marching on on on!
1. You’ll Never Walk Alone – Liverpool
The atmosphere created by Liverpool fans at Anfield is unparalleled. The thunderous chants of the crowd have helped Liverpool stage some of the best comebacks in football.
The Reds' supporters sing a chant based on the song "You'll Never Walk Alone," which was originally written for the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel in 1945. The Merseyside club adopted it as their official song due to the widespread acclaim it earned from their fan base, and it is among the best football chant in the UK.
When you walk through a storm
Hold your head up high
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And don’t be afraid of the dark
At the end of a storm
There’s a golden sky
And the sweet silver song of a lark
Walk on through the wind
Walk on through the rain
Though your dreams are tossed and blown
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Walk on, walk on
With hope in your heart
And you’ll never walk alone
You’ll never walk alone
Football fans may make funny football chants regarding certain players depending on the game's physicality. However, fans that truly care about their team will sing their hearts out regardless of the result. The best football chants are always heard after an away victory.
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