Marching On Together

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Leeds! Leeds! Leeds! also known as Marching on Together is the name of the anthem of Leeds United A.F.C. Unlike many football songs that are just new words set to existing music Leeds! Leeds! Leeds! is an original composition by Les Reed and Barry Mason. The song first appeared in 1972 as the B-side of the record released by Leeds United to coincide with the team reaching the 1972 FA Cup Final, the A-side being titled "Leeds United". The vocals on the original recording were by the then members of the Leeds United team and their supporters. The record reached number 10 in the UK singles chart.

At every home game the song is played before the match, at half time and at the end of the match. It is a ritual for every Leeds United fan to stand up and sing if it is being played at a match.

Most of the song has also been used by supporters of other Leeds sport teams like Leeds Rhinos (rugby league) and Leeds Tykes (rugby union). The only part of the song removed is the first four lines which contains Leeds United twice as obviously United doesn't apply to these teams

The official Leeds United magazine is named after the original title of the song.

[edit] Fan's variations

Parts of the song have varied in form from when it began to the present; with the fans adding the "na na na na na" and mimicking the song where there are no words. Also "ups and downs" is commonly repeated after the "ups and downs" part in the original song.

[edit] Lyrics

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

Every day, 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 turning 'round

Every day, 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!

[edit] External Links

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