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Sussex by the Sea
The full marching version of Brighton's beloved county anthem.
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The full version of Sussex by the Sea, the unofficial county anthem that became Brighton's battle cry. This is the complete marching original, opening verse and all, the words the Seagulls faithful have been roaring for over 100 years at Brighton and Hove Albion matches. Hear the lyrics and you'll understand why no Brighton songs and chants carry more weight.
Lyrics for Sussex by the Sea
Now is the time for marching,
Now let your hearts be gay,
Hark to the merry bugles,
Sounding along our way.
So let your voices ring my boys,
And take the time from me,
And I’ll sing you a song as we march along,
Of Sussex by the Sea.
Good old Sussex by the sea,
Good old Sussex by the sea,
You may tell them all we stand or fall,
For Sussex by the Sea...
Language · English
Team · Brighton
Behind the chant
When was Sussex by the Sea first sung?
The county anthem of Sussex, written in 1907, was taken up by Brighton supporters around 1910 and has been the club's signature sound ever since.
What's the story behind Sussex by the Sea?
The original 1907 song runs to several verses, but Brighton fans homed in on the rousing chorus from the very early 1900s. The club officially uses a Grenadier Guards orchestral recording when the teams walk out at the Amex.
