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Arguably the most iconic chant in football history. “Glory Glory Man United” is one of those chants every football fan knows and probably sings even if they aren’t a Manchester United fan. The chant is also used by other Premier League clubs like Tottenham, with “Glory Glory Tottenham Hotspur”.

Some say the “Glory” days are over for Manchester United since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson, but is that soon to change with Erik Ten Hag? So, learn the lyrics to the Glory Glory Manchester United chant below and sing along the next time you hear it.

Glory Glory Man United Lyrics

Glory glory Man United,
Glory glory Man United,
Glory glory Man United,
As the Reds go marching on on on!

What is the history of the Glory Glory Manchester United chant?

Manchester United have been singing the chant since the 1980s. The “Glory Glory Man United” chant was actually released by the Manchester United team themselves, prior to the FA Cup final in 1983, which Manchester United went on to win 4-0 in the replay, after an initial 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion in the first match. The success in the FA Cup final made the song very fitting to the team.

What tune is Glory Glory Manchester United sung to?

Glory Glory Manchester United is sung to the tune of  ‘John Brown’s Body’ by Pete Seeger.

Learn the lyrics to all your favourite Manchester United chants like “Manchester United Calypso” and sing your heart out the next time you watch Manchester United.