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Marching on Together
- Song Origins
September 27, 2022
LUFC Songs: Marching on Together
One of the most satisfying things about football is watching the fans
interact with the team. The term supporters might feel a touch tired these
days, but that is the aim of the crowd: to support the team on the pitch.
And for Leeds United, the support of the fans has been there through
thick and thin. From fans who grew up with tales of the teams of the 1960s
through to the 1990s to those who were born during the capitulation of the
early 2000s, the support has been essential. And a big part of that support has
shone through in song, including the famous Marching On Together chant.
As the first of several posts on the songs sung on the terraces of
Elland Road *and across the country, we want to take a look at Marching on
Together. How did this chant come to be? And why does it hold such a special
place in the hearts of fans all across the Yorkshire region?
*(Elland Road is a football stadium in Beeston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, which has been the home of Championship club Leeds United since the club's formation in 1919. The stadium is the 13th largest football stadium in England)
Leeds United Marching on Together
Marching On Together, or MOT, is one of the most important songs in
Leeds history.
Played before kick-off and at the start of the second half, it is common
for every Leeds fan in the stadium to stand up and sing along. In many ways,
this is our version of a You’ll Never Walk Alone. It’s an anthem that has been
blaring in the ears of Leeds fans, and our rivals, since 1972. And it shows no
signs of going anywhere anytime soon!
Marching on Together Lyrics
The lyrics to MOT are catchy, simple, and very much what any fan should
be looking for in a football chant. Not sure what the words are? They are as
follows:
Here we go with Leeds United,
We're gonna give the boys a hand
Stand up and sing for Leeds united
They are the greatest in the land,
Everyday, we're all gonna say
We love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Everywhere, we're gonna be there
We, love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We're gonna see you win
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud we love you Leeds!
Leeds! Leeds!
We've been through it all together
And we've had our ups and downs (UPS AND
DOWNS!)
We're gonna stay with you forever
At
least until the world stops going round
Everyday, we're all gonna say we love
you Leeds!Leeds!Leeds!
Everywhere, we're gonna be there
We, love you Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
Marching On Together!
We're gonna see you win
Na na na na na na
We are so proud
We shout it out loud we love you
Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!
We are so proud, we shout it out Loud we
love you
LEEDS! LEEDS! LEEDS!
Of course, the popularity of the song in the city is so visible that MOT
is not just a Leeds United song – you will typically hear it at Leeds Rhinos
games, too. There are some interesting fan variants, too; for one, some fans
leave out the ‘na na na’ section and instead focus on simply clapping along.
Controversial to some, for some odd reason!
The lyrics might differ depending on what generation of fan you are
talking to. In general, though, if you stick on with the above you are pretty
much in a safe place!
Who wrote Marching on Together?
The song itself was written by Les Reed and Barry Mason, and was sung by
the 1972 team and some supporters. Indeed, the song was originally a B-Side to
coincide with the team reaching the 1972 FA Cup Final. The A-Side, Leeds
United, is still a very popular song – but MOT has probably become the club’s
major anthem.
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