Erling Haaland chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Manchester City’s goal-machine anthem

Few players have inspired a chant as instantly infectious as Erling Haaland. Since arriving at the Etihad, the Norwegian striker's name has become synonymous with goals, power and celebrations.

Naturally, Man City fans have given him a chant worthy of his exploits, one that captures his heritage and dominance on the pitch.

Haaland chant, sung passionately by City supporters, perfectly captures the player's larger-than-life aura.

Erling Haaland chant lyrics and tune

The Haaland chant melody comes from the Italian folk classic ‘Bella Ciao', a song that gained renewed popularity through the series Money Heist. Its rhythmic, marching beat makes it perfect for terrance athems.

The simplicity of the chant makes it instantly singable, while its joyful tone reflects the sheer inevitability of Haaland's goals. Every time the Etihad erupts with ‘Ha-ha-ha-ha-Haaland,' it feels like both a celebration and a warning to opponents: the Viking is here, and he is not done scoring yet!

Below are the lyrics for the Haaland chant.

Haaland, Haaland,

He's a blue just like his dad

Now he's at the Etihad

Ha-Ha-Ha-Haaland, hey

Haaland, Haaland,

Came to us from Germany,

He's here to win the Champions League

Ha-Ha-Ha-Haaland, hey

Yorkshire-born Norwegian lad, Roy Keane tried to kill his dad

Ha ha ha Haaland

Origin of Haaland chant

The chant first emerged in 2022, shortly after Haaland joined Manchester City. Fans wasted no time creating a song matched to Haaland's meteoric impact. It began in the pubs near the Etihad before quickly spreading across social media and into the stands.

Within weeks, Erling Haaland became one of the most popular football chants, even inspiring remixes and viral videos.

Born in Leeds, raised in Norway, and now terrorising defences in England.

Manchester City fans singing the Haaland chant

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The Haaland chant captures everything Manchester City fans love about their record-breaking striker: power, pride and pure fan. It is not just about the goals; it is about the feeling that every time Haaland steps onto the pitch, something unstoppable is about to happen.

The ‘Ha-ha-ha-Haaland' refrain has become part of City's matchday soundtrack, echoing through the Etihad within infectious rhythm. Like the player himself, the chant is bold, unmistakable and built to last.