What are the Chelsea chants?

WEST London team Chelsea have played on the same Stamford Bridge grounds since they first formed in 1905. 

But what about the fan-favourite chants that keep the Blues going?

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What are the Chelsea chants?

Carefree

This chant is to the tune of the chorus of Lord of the Dance by The Dubliners:

Carefree, wherever you may be,

We are the famous CFC,

And we don’t give a f***

Wherever you may be,

‘Cause we are the famous CFC.

We all Follow the Chelsea

There’s some dispute about why Leicester is included in this Chelsea chant, but some suggest it is a reference to the two clubs’ bitter rivalry in the 70s and 80s. 

We all follow the Chelsea,

Over land and sea (and Leicester!)

We all follow the Chelsea,

On to victory.

(Altogether now!)

10 Men Went to Mow

Possibly the most iconic Chelsea chant, 10 Men Went to Mow, goes like this: 

One man went to mow,

Went to mow a meadow,

One man and his dog (spot!)

Went to mow a meadow.

Two men went to mow,

Went to mow a meadow,

Two men, one man and his dog (spot!)

Went to mow a meadow.

And so on, until (standing):

Ten men went to mow,

Went to mow a meadow,

Ten men, 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.

Keep the Blue Flag Flying High

This long-standing Chelsea chant is to the tune of the 19th-century socialist song “The Red Flag”, which is also the anthem of the Labour Party.

Flying high, up in the sky,

We’ll keep the blue flag flying high

From Stamford Bridge to Wemb(er)ley

We’ll keep the blue flag flying high

Super Frankie Lampard

Fans have come up with a chant in honour of former Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard, still heard at Stamford Bridge.

Super, super Frank

Super, super Frank

Super, super Frank

Super Frankie Lampard

The Liquidator

Many clubs play an instrumental version of Harry J Allstars’ 1969 reggae song, The Liquidator.

Chelsea, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Bromwich Albion all claim to be the first to do so.

It became an official Chelsea walk-out song in 1970. 

Blue is the Colour

The original version of this legendary Chelsea song was recorded by the squad in 1972, and even reached number one in the UK. 

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

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.

Chelsea, Chelsea

The clue is in the name — this is a simple chant: 

Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea

Blue Day

Blue Day was released as a single by English singer Suggs, with backing from the Chelsea squad, when they were playing in the FA Cup final. 

It reached number 22 in the UK singles chart. 

It’s now sung by fans at Stamford Bridge home games. 

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 for ever

Our blood is blue and

We would leave you never

And when we make it

It’ll be together

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 for ever

Our blood is blue and

We would leave you never

And when we make it

It’ll be together

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

Chelsea Chelsea, Chelsea Chelsea

We’re gonna make this a Blue Day!