Seamus Coleman chant: Lyrics, tune and story behind Everton’s song for the Irish full-back

Seamus Coleman spent 17 years of his career with Everton, and now – at the age of 37 – he has waved goodbye to the club and is on the market as a free agent.

The Irish right-back signed for the Toffees from Sligo Rovers way back in 2009, and became a fixture throughout a number of the team's eras, remaining steadfast and reliable whether fighting in relegation battles or pursuing European ambitions.

Coleman became a fan-favourite on Merseyside due to his combination of hard graft and attacking ability, not to mention that while he had the opportunity to move elsewhere during his peak years, he stayed loyal to Everton.

It remains to be seen where the defender might end up, though he has been liked with Coventry City, where some have suggested he might link up with former manager Frank Lampard, who earned promotion to the Premier League by winning the Championship in 2025-26.

Here, Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about the Seamus Coleman chant, including the song's lyrics, tune and origin.

Seamus Coleman chant, lyrics and tune

The Seamus Coleman chant is sung to the tune of ‘Give me oil in my lamp'. It's the same tune that Man Utd use for their '20 times' football chant and that Arsenal use for their '49 unbeaten' chant. The lyrics are as follows:

60k, 60k, Seamus Coleman,

60k, 60k, I say,

60k, 60k, Seamus Coleman,

Playing football the Everton way

Seamus Coleman chant background

The Seamus Coleman chant emphasises the fact that the Irishman was one of the best value-for-money signings in the history of English football. Everton signed Coleman for just £60,000 from Sligo Rovers back in 2009, and he has never looked back.

Coleman went on to make 435 appearances for Everton, which equates to less than £140 per run out. For whatever reason, this somehow feels like a better deal than if they had signed him on a free transfer, due to the audacity of the small bid.

Everton fans singing the Seamus Coleman chant

FGG says: A PL icon

Seamus Coleman is not only an Everton legend, but he is also a Premier League icon. In a league littered with multi-million-pound transfers, it's the small-fee deals that are often most remembered by supporters.

The Everton chant for Coleman is likely to be belted out whenever the defender returns to the Hill Dickinson Stadium – in whatever capacity that may be – as the right-back and his transfer are embodiments of the club.