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'Da da da da da da da daaaaa da da Da da da da da daaaa da da daaaa Dum di dum dum dum dum di dum dum Dee de de de de di di de dee Di di di di di de deee...'
Obviously this is a very rough translation.
'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!'
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 17:42 - Nov 17 with 4751 views
England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 17:41 - Nov 17 by Dorse
Here are the words:
'Da da da da da da da daaaaa da da Da da da da da daaaa da da daaaa Dum di dum dum dum dum di dum dum Dee de de de de di di de dee Di di di di di de deee...'
I was at an Ireland v France game at the SdF in 2004.
Half the ground was Irish and as far as I could tell, didn't really know the national anthem. The other half was French and they can be a little, dismissive.
There was however, some unity during the chorus, when 35,000 Irish fans joined in with 'Oh ahh Cantona'.
I suspect we might find the same tactic works tonight.
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Fact: it's scientifically impossible for an Englishman to sing the French national anthem without it turning into "All you need is love" after the first few bars
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 19:20 - Nov 17 with 4533 views
Knowing how poor we are at languages this has all the makings of a disaster.
I think this week is the first time I've ever seen the words. A bit of a call to arms, mes amis. Bonne chance a tous.
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 19:42 - Nov 17 with 4484 views
I was trying to remember what the words are as well when they said the English fans would sing it and I couldn't think I'd ever known or seen them before either. If they put it up on a big screen I could give it a good go as I can read French but if it was anyone who doesn't have a smattering of French I can see it being a sort of Joey from Friends effort like my kids do when they try French
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 19:48 - Nov 17 with 4456 views
England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 19:42 - Nov 17 by scot1963
I was trying to remember what the words are as well when they said the English fans would sing it and I couldn't think I'd ever known or seen them before either. If they put it up on a big screen I could give it a good go as I can read French but if it was anyone who doesn't have a smattering of French I can see it being a sort of Joey from Friends effort like my kids do when they try French
I believe that's what they propose to do.
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 20:03 - Nov 17 with 4416 views
Allons enfants de la Patrie, Le jour de gloire est arrivé ! Contre nous de la tyrannie, L'étendard sanglant est levé, Entendez-vous dans les campagnes Mugir ces féroces soldats ? Ils viennent jusque dans vos bras Égorger vos fils, vos compagnes !
Aux armes, citoyens, Formez vos bataillons, Marchons, marchons Qu'un sang impur Abreuve nos sillons !
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the Earth all one's lifetime." (Mark Twain)
Find me on twitter @derbyhoop and now on Bluesky
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England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 20:06 - Nov 17 with 4408 views
Looking at the solidarity at Wembley in the wake of the attacks in Paris by those Syrian based neanderthals and I can't help thinking it's such a shame John Terry isn't there tonight. In Syria, I mean.
England fans (trying) to sing the French anthem on 20:27 - Nov 17 by Hayesender
I'm sure I read somewhere that Jason McAteer didn't have a clue what anthem was being played, and was told to "shut up, it's ours".
Of course I may be talking bollox and you're correct
It was most definitely 'Henry'. Asked Givens when the Irish anthem was going to be played and was told to belt up as the one being played was the Irish anthem! Great player and great haircut!
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