Bernardo Silva chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Manchester City’s mildfied magician

Few players have captured the hearts of Manchester City fans quite like Bernardo Silva. The midfielder's tireless energy, silk-smooth control, and knack for turning big games on their heads have made him a modern cult hero.

Although he has now left Manchester for pastures new, his legacy among City fans is cemented. The Bernardo Silva chant, which has been sung at the Etihad for several years, is expected to remain part of the club's songbook.

What began as a spontaneous burst of song during City's European charge has become one of the club's most beloved chants, simple, infectious, and unmistakably Manchester.

Bernardo Silva chant, lyrics and tune

Every great football anthem starts with something simple: a rhythm, a name, a feeling that spreads through the stands until everyone is singing it. The Bernardo Silva chant is no different.

Born from passion and repetition, it is short, sharp, and instantly recognisable, a pure expression of joy for one of Manchester City's most adored players.

The rhythm of Bernardo Silva's chant was shaped in the stands, carried by claps, drums and the echo of thousands shouting ‘Bernardo' and ‘Silva!' in unison.

Below are the lyrics of the Bernardo Silva chant.

Bernardo (Silva!)

Running down the wing (Silva!)

Makes the Blue boys sing (Silva!)

We're all going to Madrid!

Origin of the Bernardo Silva chant

The Bernardo Silva chant first emerged in the late 2010s, ahead of one of Man City's many clashes with Real Madrid.

It became popular during 22/23, as City marched toward their long-awaited Champions League title. It was during those unforgettable European nights, particularly around the semi-final with Real Madrid, that the chant was heard most often.

The line ‘We're all going to Madrid' became more than just a lyric; it was a statement of intent, a rallying cry for City's continental dreams.

As videos spread across social media, City supporters around the world picked it up, turning it into one of the most recognisable sounds of that historic treble-winning season.

Manchester City supporters singing Bernardo Silva chant

FGG says

Bernardo's chant is more than just another terrace tune; it reflects the esteem in which Manchester City fans hold one of their most complete footballers.

Known for his tireless work rate, intelligent movement, and technical precision, Bernardo has become a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's system and a symbol of consistency during the club's most successful era, even being selected by the legendary manager as the club's captain in the summer of 2025.

The chant's rise mirrors Bernardo's influence: understated yet enduring. It captures how supporters view him, not as a headline-chasing star, but as a relentless, selfless midfielder whose brilliance often lies in the details.