Rio 2016 Chant Book

CHANT BOOK
Rio de Janeiro 2016
OPALS/BOOMERS CHEER SQUAD
Editor: Grant Miocevich
Ola, my name is Horacio Muratore, the President of FIBA and future patron of the Opals/
Boomers Cheer Squad. My simple and unadulterated message to my friends Steve, Grant,
Scott, Greg, Adrian, Robert and Fiona is to go forth and multiply. Spread the word of the
fearless Opal and formidable Boomer in Rio and know that I will be with you in spirit.
AN AUSSIE CHANT OF SOME NOTE
Aussie fans in the stands
if you hear me clap your hands!
[Clapping]
Now that you’re in the beat
Let me hear you stamp your feet!
[Stamping]
Now that you’re in the groove
Let me see you really move!
[Dancing]
BOGUES IS BACK IN TOWN!
Adapted from “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy
Guess who just got back today!
He’s on the floor
and making waves.
Dominating the paint as we recall.
Our boy is in back in town!
Our boy is back in town!
Oh, yeah, Bogut!
Our boy is in back in town!
Our boy is back in town!
Oh, yeah, Bogut!
DELLY-O, DELLY-O, DELLY-O
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-Ooh!
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O
Delly-Oh!
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-Ooh!
Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O
Delly-Ooh!
HAIL THE ANSTEY SHOE!
Hail the Anstey!
Hail the Anstey!
Hail the Anstey shoe!
What a legend Chris was,
He was 7 foot 2.
We know Chris is only 7 foot (2.13 m)
but 7 foot 2 rhymed better.
HER NAME WAS PENNY, PENNY TAYLOR!
Adapted from “At the Copa” by Barry Manilow
Her name was Penny,
Penny Taylor
A first class star and she’s Australian.
What a shooter! Watch out, the U.S!
The Opals and chanting we love
with a passion
At the Barra and Deodoro.
HIS NAME WAS JOEY, JOEY INGLES!
Adapted from “At the Copa” by Barry Manilow
His name was Joey,
Joey Ingles
The fastest man with a left hand
What a shooter, he plays for Utah!
The Boomers will be
right there in the action
At the Barra, Barra Tijuca.
I AM AUSTRALIAN
By The Seekers
We are one
But we are many
And from all the lands on
earth we come
We share a dream
And sing with one voice
I am, you are,
We are Australian.
I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME
By Peter Allen
I've been to cities
that never close down,
From New York to Rio
and old London town,
But no matter how far
or how wide I roam,
I still call Australia
I still call Australia,
I still call Australia
home.
LET’S GET ROWDY, RYAN BROEKHOFF!
Let’s get Rowdy!
Let’s get Rowdy!
Ryan Broekhoff !
Let’s get Rowdy!
Let’s get Rowdy!
Ryan Broekhoff !
LIZ IS BACK IN TOWN!
Adapted from “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy
Guess who just got back today!
She’s on the floor
and making waves.
Dominating the paint as we recall.
Our girl is in back in town!
Our girl is back in town!
Lizzy!
Our girl is in back in town!
Our girl is back in town!
Lizzy!
MY NAME’S BROCK!
Adapted from “I love my dog” by Cat Stevens
My name’s Brock
and I love Mark Hunt!
Brock Lesnar’s a dirty cheat.
I’d like to be in UFC
but basketball’s the game for me.
Yes, basketball’s the game for me.
NEAR, FAR, WHEREVER YOU ARE
Adapted from “My heart will go on” by Celine Dion especially for Andrew Gaze
Near, far, wherever you are
Andrew Gaze, we’ll always love you.
Once more you run down the floor
And score a basket
Oh, Andrew, we’re speechless!
You're not here, but there's nothing to fear
As our cheer squad will be in Rio.
If we see you commentating,
Andrew, we’ll say
Our chant will go on and on.
Near, far, wherever you are
Andrew Gaze, we’ll always love you!
QUE SERA, SERA, WHATEVER WILL BE
Que Sera, Sera!
Whatever will be, will be
The Opals/Boomers
Are the one for me
Que Sera!
Que Sera, Sera!
Whatever will be, will be
The Opals/Boomers
Are the one for me
Que Sera!
SUPER ERIN PHILLIPS!
Super Erin Phillips!
Super Erin Phillips!
Super Erin Phillips!
Super Erin Phillips!
NOTE: Chant begins slowly then builds up.
SUPER PATTY MILLS!
Super Patty Mills!
Super Patty Mills!
Super Patty Mills!
Super Patty Mills!
NOTE: Chant begins slowly then builds up.
THERE’S ONLY ONE LAUREN JACKSON!
There’s only one Lauren Jackson!
One Lauren Jackson!
Walking along
Singing a song
Walking in the Opals Wonderland!
There’s only one Lauren Jackson!
One Lauren Jackson!
Walking along
Singing a song
Walking in the Opals Wonderland!
20 YEARS TOO LONG!
Adapted from “Hey Hey Goodbye” by the Belmonts
20 years to long!
20 years to long!
Hey, hey, goodbye!
We last won our first game
at Atlanta in 1996.
20 years to long!
20 years to long!
Hey, hey, goodbye!
WHO ARE WE IN THE GREEN AND GOLD?
Sung heartily like a Pirate song
Who are we in the green and gold?
Who are we in the green and gold?
Who are we in the green and gold?
We’re the mighty Aussies!
Hooray, up the Aussies!
Hooray, up the Aussies!
Hooray, up the Aussies!
We’re the mighty Aussies!
Bend ‘em over kick their arse!
Bend ‘em over kick their arse!
Bend ‘em over kick their arse!
We’re the mighty Aussies!
YOU’VE LOST THAT AUSSIE FEELING, REF!
Adapted from “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers.
You’re trying hard not to show it,
referee
But reffy, we know it!
You’ve lost that Aussie feeling,
Whoa, that Aussie feeling.
You’ve lost that Aussie feeling
Bring it back,
Back
Back
Right now.
AUTOGRAPHS
All aboard! Rio, here we come.
As for you, Peter. We’ll all see you one day, mate.