Celtic F.C. Songs

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Like fans of most football clubs, Celtic fans have a vast repertoire of songs that are sung at football games or at supporter's 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 but these are rare.

[edit] Singing at matches

The singing culture differs between home and away matches, with "political", read 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 Champions League 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. It is interesting to note that the lyric "we don't care if we win lose or draw" from The Celtic Song, is often sung "we don't care what the animals say" by fans on the terraces.

[edit] Noteworthy Songs

You'll Never Walk Alone - Also sung by Liverpool FC supporters
Fields of Athenry - story of the Irish potato famine
The Celtic Song - played before matches at home
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
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 and 50 years manager
Celtic Symphony - From the Wolfe Tones,banned for IRA references
Boys of the Old Brigade - Irish rebel song, also banned for IRA refernece