Celtic F.C. Songs

This article is about the songs of Celtic F.C.

Like fans of most football clubs, Celtic fans have a repertoire of songs that are sung at football games or at supporters' functions. These songs can generally be categorized into one of a few groups, songs about the history of the club, Irish folk songs, and Irish rebel songs. There are a few songs which do not fall into these categories, most notably You'll Never Walk Alone.

Singing at matches

The singing culture differs between home and away matches, with "political", that is Irish rebel, songs being sung away from Celtic Park far more than they are at home. The singing of rebel songs has come under increased scrutiny recently, following the UEFA punishment of Rangers F.C., for their fans singing "sectarian" songs during a UEFA Cup match in March 2006.

Songs which are played over the tannoy system at Celtic Park at most games include You'll Never Walk Alone, The Fields of Athenry, and The Celtic Song.

Noteworthy Songs

* You'll Never Walk Alone - Originated by Gerry and the Pacemakers
* Fields of Athenry - Song relating to the story of the Great Irish Famine
* The Celtic Song - played before matches
* Soldier's Song - Irish national anthem
* Grand Old Team - similar to The Celtic Song.
* We Shall Not Be Moved - lyrics altered to a Scottish football theme
* Hampden in the Sun - commemorates 7-1 victory over Rangers
* Celtic Over All - A history of the club
* Cheer Up Walter Smith - To the tune of Daydream Believer by the Monkees.
* Four Leaf Clover - A song about supporters passion for the club, lyrics change through time to reflect significant events at the club.
* Johnny Thomson song - Story of Celtic's tragic goalkeeper, John Thomson
* Willie Maley - A song covering a lot of Celtic's achievements, mentioning lots of famous players.
* Celtic Symphony - From the Wolfe Tones, sometimes heard from the Celtic support at away games. Known to have been banned.
* Boys of the Old Brigade - Irish rebel song relating to the happenings in 1916, also banned for IRA reference.
* Let the People Sing - Traditional Irish folk/love song.
* There's Only Two Andy Gorams - On hearing that Goram is slightly schizophrenic.
* This Land Is Your Land - American folk song which is also used with Irish adopted lyrics.
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