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.