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Thread #135621   Message #3094014
Posted By: GUEST,Jon
12-Feb-11 - 05:00 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Songs sung by football/other sports fans
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Songs sung by football/other sports fans
I've given it before but Norwich City have what is probably the oldest football song. The chorus is still sung by supporters.

    In the days to call, which we have left behind,
    Our boyhood's glorious game,
    And our youthful vigour has declined
    With its mirth and its lonesome end;
    You will think of the time, the happy time,
    Its memories fond recall
    When in the bloom of your youthful prime
    We've kept upon the ball

    Kick off, throw 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.

    Let all tonight then drink with me
    To the football game we love,
    And wish it may successful be
    And in one grand united toast
    Join player, game and song
    And fondly pledge your pride and toast
    Success to the City club.

    Kick off, throw 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.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Ball,_City