Chim Chiminey

Classic · West Ham United terrace song

A fan favourite on the terraces from the Upton Park days sang to the tune of the Mary Poppins classic

About this chant

"Chim Chiminey" is a long-established classic within West Ham United’s vocal repertoire. Originating during the club’s era at the Boleyn Ground, the chant has transitioned to the London Stadium and remains a frequent feature of away matchdays. Set to a well-known melody from popular musical cinema, the lyrics project a sense of collective identity and defiance. This classic chant serves as a bold statement of the supporters' presence, typically heard when fans wish to assert their arrival at an opposition ground or during high-energy periods of play. Its rhythmic cadence and simple structure make it an enduring staple of the club’s terrace culture, bridging the transition between historical and modern eras.

Lyrics

Chim Chiminey, Chim Chiminey, Chim chim cheroo, We are those b*stards in claret and blue… (repeated)

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