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Supporters of ENGLAND are brimming with hopes for a World Cup victory this summer.
After 60 years of frustration for the Three Lions, could this finally be the time football returns home?
What are the England chants?
Three Lions (Football’s Coming Home)
“Three Lions,” written by Baddiel and Skinner, serves as a heartfelt homage to England’s dreams and past letdowns.
The famous line “It’s coming home” has transformed into a battle cry for fans, drawing accusations of arrogance from rivals—though the original message conveys more profound sentiments.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
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It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
Everyone knows the narrative,
They’ve witnessed it all before,
They’re confident, so sure
That England will falter, will fail
But I believe they can perform.
For I remember three lions on a shirt!
Jules Rimet still shining,
Thirty years of anguish
Never hindered my dreams.
So many jests, so many mockeries,
But all those near misses
Wear you down over time,
But I still recall that tackle by Moore
And when Lineker scored,
Bobby smashing the ball
And Nobby dancing.
Three lions on a shirt!
Jules Rimet still gleaming,
Thirty years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming.
I recognize that was in the past, yet it could happen again..
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
It’s coming home,
It’s coming home, it’s coming,
Football’s coming home.
Three lions on a shirt!
Jules Rimet still gleaming,
Thirty years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming.
Three lions on a shirt!
Jules Rimet still shining,
Thirty years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming.
Three lions on a shirt!
Jules Rimet still shining,
Thirty years of hurt
Never stopped me dreaming.
National Anthem (God Save The King)
The anthems of both teams are played prior to every match during major competitions.
This consistently stirs up powerful emotions before the game begins.
God save our gracious King!
Long live our noble King!
God save the King!
Send him victorious,
Happy and glorious,
Long to reign over us,
God save the King.
Thy finest gifts in store
On him be pleased to pour,
Long may he reign.
May he defend our laws,
And ever give us cause,
To sing with heart and voice,
God save the King.
Eng-er-land
This chant may not be the most imaginative, but it will be heard frequently while in Germany.
En-ger-land
Repeat as desired.
Don’t take me home
A popular chant that flows easily as the drinks are enjoyed during the game.
Don’t take me home
Please don’t take me home
I just don’t want to go to work
I want to stay here,
And drink all your beer
Please don’t, please don’t take me home
Vindaloo
England’s official song for the 1998 World Cup, following “Three Lions.”
This song was crafted by the British group Fat Les, featuring music from Blur’s Alex James and Guy Pratt, with lyrics by comedian Keith Allen.
“Where on earth are you from?
We’re from England
Where do you come from
Do you put the kettle on?
Kick it
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (bonjour)
Nah nah nah (monsieur)
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah Nah
We’re England
We’re gonna score one more than you
England!
Can I introduce you please
To a lump of cheddar cheese
Knit one, pearl one
Drop one, curl one
Kick it
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah
Nah nah nah Nah
We’re England
We’re gonna score one more than you
England!
Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran
We’re off to Waterloo
Me and me Mum and me Dad and me Gran
And a bucket of Vindaloo
Bucket!
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo nah nah
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
Vindaloo nah nah
Vindaloo
Vindaloo
And we all like Vindaloo
We’re England
We’re gonna score one more than you
England!
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah nah nah
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
Nah nah nah (Vindaloo)
And we all like Vindaloo
We’re England
We’re gonna score one more than you
England!”
England ‘Til I Die
Devoted supporters of the Three Lions chant this as a pledge of loyalty to the team, committing until their final breath.
“England till I die,
I’m England till I die,
I know I am, I’m sure I am,
I’m England till I die”
Sweet Caroline
This classic from Neil Diamond, released in 1969, became a fan favorite during Euro 2020 following England’s 2-0 victory over Germany.
Wembley Stadium DJ Tony Parry initially planned to play “Vindaloo,” but instead opted for “Sweet Caroline,” which is now a staple following significant England wins.
“Where it began, I can’t begin to knowing
But then I know it’s growing strong
Was in the spring
And spring became the summer
Who’d have believed you’d come along
Hands, touching hands
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I’ve been inclined
To believe they never would
But now I
Look at the night and it don’t seem so lonely
We filled it up with only two
And when I hurt
Hurting runs off my shoulders
How can I hurt when holding you
One, touching one
Reaching out, touching me, touching you
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
I’ve been inclined
To believe they never would
Oh no, no
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good
Sweet Caroline
I believe they never could
Sweet Caroline
Good times never seemed so good”
World In Motion
Crafted by the legendary band New Order, “World in Motion” is arguably the catchiest of all England songs.
The piece was composed for the 1990 World Cup and features a rap from John Barnes.
Express yourself
Create the space
You know you can win
Don’t give up the chase
Beat the man
Take him on
You never give up
It’s one on one
Express yourself
It’s one on one
Express yourself
It’s one on one
Express yourself
You can’t be wrong
When something’s good
It’s never gone
Love’s got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love’s got the world in motion
And I can’t believe it’s true
Now is the time
Let everyone see
You never give up
That’s how it should be
Don’t get caught
Make your own play
Express yourself
Don’t give it away
Express yourself
It’s one on one
Express yourself
It’s one on one
Express yourself
You can’t be wrong
When something’s good
It’s never gone
Love’s got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love’s got the world in motion
And I can’t believe it’s true
Love’s got the world in motion
And I know what we can do
Love’s got the world in motion
And I can’t believe it’s true
You’ve got to hold and give
But do it at the right time
You can be slow or fast
But you must get to the line
They’ll always hit you and hurt you
Defend and attack
There’s only one way to beat them
Get ’round the back
Catch me if you can
‘Cause I’m the England man
And what you’re looking at
Is the master plan
We ain’t no hooligans
This ain’t a football song
Three lions on my chest
I know we can’t go wrong
We’re playing for England (England)
We’re playing the song
We’re singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it’s one on one
We’re playing for England (England)
We’re playing the song
We’re singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it’s one on one
We’re playing for England (England)
We’re playing the song
We’re singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it’s one on one
We’re playing for England (England)
We’re playing the song
We’re singing for England (England)
Arrivederci, it’s one on one
Dam Busters March
English fans often hum the recognizable theme from the classic British war film. The Dam Busters theme is also generally played by England’s resident band—even though it lacks lyrics.
