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

The dawn of a new Premier League season is upon us, which means that Manchester City fans are preparing to serenade their goal machine with another raucous rendition of the Erling Haaland chant.

The Citizens might be heading into the unknown without talismanic manager Pep Guardiola this term, but if there is one person they can rely on for continuity it is their number nine, who has amassed a staggering 162 goals and 30 assists across 199 games for the Sky Blues so far.

City will welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium for their Premier League opener on Sunday, with both Enzo Maresca and Cherries boss Marco Rose hoping to make a strong start at their new clubs.

However, if Haaland has anything to say about it, then his larger-than-life anthem will be ringing around the ground in no time.

Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Erling Haaland chant, including the sing's lyrics, tune and origin.

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 the 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.

Norway fans have also started to sing the chant, which means that we heard it at the World Cup this summer, when Haaland helped his nation to the quarter-finals.

Manchester City fans singing the Haaland chant

FGG Says: A modern classic for a modern football phenomenon

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.