What song do Sheffield United fans sing before kick-off? Famous Blades anthem ‘Greasy Chip Butty’ lyrics and meaning

Sheffield United are back in the Premier League and many may notice their supporters singing a song with interesting lyrics before games. 

Bramall Lane is taken over by the roar of Blades supporters ahead of kick-off as they sing lyrics that have been a trademark of the club for decades. 

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So what is the anthem they sing and what does it mean? talkSPORT.com takes a look...

What song do Sheff United fans sing before kick-off? 

Sheffield United fans sing their club anthem ‘Greasy Chip Butty’ before kick-off. 

The song has been a staple at Blades games since the 1980s after supporters adopted the tune of ‘Annie’s Song’ by John Denver. 

Fan Gavin Hancock wrote his own version and lyrics to the song after hearing someone sing it in a local pub. 

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That version of Denver’s song quickly grew in popularity due to its humorous lyrics that related to working-class life in Sheffield.

It nods to the traditional working life in the Yorkshire city with references to Magnet which a local bitter, Woodbine cigarettes and of course, chip buttys which is simply a sandwich filled with chips! 

The song has also been sung by Rotherham in the past and even made it over to rugby with some St Helens fans singing the anthem.

But it has stuck as Sheffield United's trademark and they continue to make themselves heard before every game.

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‘Greasy Chip Butty’ Lyrics 

You fill up my senses

Like a gallon of Magnet

Like a packet of Woodbines

Like a good pinch of snuff

Like a night out in Sheffield

Like a greasy chip butty

Like Sheffield United

Come fill me again

Na na na na na...Ooooohh!

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