Best football chants: A list of the most interesting football chants in the history of the game

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.

Best football chants
Arsenal fans chant during the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2015, in London, England. Photo: Julian Finney
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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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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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Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.