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Ranking the 10 most memorable Chelsea chants and songs
Ciku Njuguna
April 14, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Football chants are integral to live match experiences. They capture the genius of the fans, rivalries, and players' admiration or disdain. Most of the chants are catchy and easy to learn. Dig in here for a complete ranking of the most memorable Chelsea chants.
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The din of thousands of fans singing football chants plays a significant role in creating an electrifying atmosphere that motivates a team. Sports Brief covers a complete list of all the best Chelsea chants, their lyrics, and background stories sourced from credible references such as the Blues' official websites, fan reviews, and more.
What are the greatest Chelsea chants?
The lyrics of football chants feature humour, encouragement, and disparaging language aimed at rivals. Their creators strive to strike a balance between making the chant easy and fun to sing while passing a message to their team or their rivals.
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The top 10 Chelsea FC chants
Why do Chelsea fans sing Carefree? CFC supporters sing the Carefree Wherever You May Be song at away games to assert dominance over rival teams. According to The Sun, the song is an adaptation of The Lord of The Dance chorus by The Dubliners. Here are details of the top ten most memorable Chelsea FC chants.
10. Hello! Hello! We are the Chelsea Boys
One of the most infectious terrace songs sung by the Blues' supporters is Hello! Hello! We are the Chelsea Boys. In the song, the fans pass a challenge to Tottenham Hotspurs players, promising them defeat.
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9. Blue Day
The Blue Day is a classic single recorded by English singer Madness frontman Suggs and players before the 1997 FA Cup Final. Three weeks after its release, the match staple on the Bridge climbed up to the 22nd position on the UK singles chart.
The only place to be
Every other Saturday
Is strollin' down the Fulham Road
Meet your mates and have a drink
Have a moan and start to think
Will there ever be a blue tomorrow?
We've waited so long
But we'd wait forever
Our blood is blue and
We would leave you never
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And when we make it
It'll be together
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Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
We've got some memories
Albeit from the Seventies, when
Ossie & Co. restored our pride
Now we've got hope and a team, suddenly it's not a dream
We'll keep the Blue Flag flying high
We've waited so long
But we'd wait forever
Our blood is blue and
We would leave you never
And when we make it
It'll be together
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Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
Now even Heaven
Is Blue today, you should
Hear the Chelsea roar
Hear the Chelsea roar
Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day
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Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea
We're gonna make this a Blue Day!
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8. Over Land and Sea (We All Follow)
As the chant says, all true Blues fans will follow their team over land and sea. According to the Bleacher Report, the away song was adapted from the Land of Hope and Glory tune.
We all follow the Chelsea
Over land and sea (and Leicester!)
We all follow the Chelsea
Onto victory!
All together now!
We all follow the Chelsea
Over land and sea (and Leicester!)
We all follow the Chelsea
Onto victory!
7. Super Frank
Super Frank is an ode to Frank Lampard. The central midfielder played for the Blues and led the team to four English FA Cup trophies, three English Champion wins, two English League Cup titles and one Champions League victory.
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6. Super Chelsea
Like every sports fan, the Blues' supporters have maintained confidence in their club's superiority. Listening to the Super Chelsea chant lyrics, this belief is almost infectious.
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5. Keep The Blue Flag Flying High
The football chant, Keep The Blue Flag Flying High and 63 other terrace songs are listed in the Chelsea Fans Anthology II 2nd Edition. The tune is adapted from a German carol, O Tannenbaum.
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4. Chelsea × 7
What do Chelsea supporters say? Singing Chelsea seven times is one of the most simple chants commonly used by the team's supporters.
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3. Ten Men Went to Mow
The song is an adaptation of a nursery school rhyme. Although its history remains unclear, the folk song adaptation is popular on the terraces and pubs during match days. Fans remain seated throughout the song before rising and clapping in unison at its climax.
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One man went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
One man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
Two men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
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Three men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Three men, two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
Four men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
Five men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Five men, four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
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Six men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Six men, five men, four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog,
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Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
Seven men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Seven men, six men, five men, four men, three men,
two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
Eight men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Eight men, seven men, six men, five men, four men,
three men, two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
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Nine men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Nine men, eight men, seven men, six men, five men,
four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog,
Spot!
Went to mow a meadow.
(Everyone stands)
Ten men went to mow,
Went to mow a meadow,
Meadow!
Ten men, nine men, eight men, seven men, six men,
five men, four men, three men, two men, one man and his dog,
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Spot!
Went to mow a meadow,
Chelsea!
Chelsea!
2. Blue is the Colour
The Pride of London's anthem, Blue is the Colour, was released in 1972. The creation of the iconic Chelsea chant pulled talent from fans and players alike.
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It was written by Daniel Boone and Peter Lee Stirling, produced by Larry Page and sung by the 1970s squad. The song is just as popular as it was in the 1970s. Following its release, it became an instant hit record, topping the UK charts for 12 weeks.
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
'cause 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
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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
'cause 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!
1. The Liquidator
What song does Chelsea walk out to? The team's songbook is incomplete without The Liquidator, a reggae tune that has rocked the charts since 1969 and has been the club's walk-out song since 1972. Although the song has no lyrics, it brings the stadium alive with fans clapping and shouting 'Chelsea' with every crescendo.
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Frequently asked questions
One of the newest Chelsea chants in 2024 was composed by fans during an away fixture against Crystal Palace. The tune was adapted from Bob Marley's Three Little Birds and features a shout of Chelsea after every chorus line. Here are more interesting facts about the Blues and their terrace songs.
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1. Are there Chelsea chants against Liverpool?
Songs created by fans often feature hateful and inappropriate chanting. During a match against Liverpool at Anfield, the Blues' fans targeted their rivals with a vile chant aimed at the deadly tragedy of 1989. This prompted the team to condemn their fans' behaviour and the release of Liverpool's Away Supporters’ Guide.
2. Are there Chelsea chants about Arsenal?
While players duel on the green in every football match, rival teams engage in a fierce war of chants. The Blues' supporters have several songs targeting their London rivals. One such chant mocks Arsenal for not signing their number 10 midfielder, Mykhailo Mudryk, during his debut in 2023, as reported by Goal.
He flew in from Ukraine on Boehly's private plane,
Mudryk said to me: 'Have Arsenal won the Champions League?’
So I told him no, you know the place to go,
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Then he said to me, "I want to lift number three.”
3. Are there Chelsea chants about Tottenham?
From Running Around Tottenham with Our European Cup to We Hate Tottenham, the Blues have an assortment of chants mocking their London rivals. According to the Daily Mail, the Blues' fans sang Tottenham Get Battered Everywhere They Go during the January 2024 World Darts Championship final match, mocking Spurs supporters.
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Final word
Chelsea chants express the fans' love and passion. However, like several teams, the Blues' songbook features controversial lyrics that authorities have condemned.
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