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HTAFC chant · England

Smile a While

Huddersfield Town's official anthem, sung by Terriers fans since 1920.

Sung by Huddersfield Town · League One · England

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Lyrics for Smile a While

There's a team that's dear to it's followers, Their colours are bright blue and white, They're a team of renown, they're the talk of the town, And the game of football is their delight. All the while upon the field of play, Thousands gladly cheered them on their way, Often you could hear them say, Who can beat the Town today? Then the bells shall ring so merrily, Every goal shall be a memory, So town play up and bring the cup, Back to Huddersfield, We're Yorkshire! We're Yorkshire! We're Yorkshire!
Language · English Team · Huddersfield Town
Behind the chant

When was Smile a While first sung?

Written and published by G.W. Chappell of Longwood, Huddersfield, ahead of the 1920 FA Cup Final against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge. Town supporters adopted it as their official anthem from that point on.

What's the story behind Smile a While?

Smile a While was written by G.W. Chappell of Longwood and first sung by Town supporters ahead of the 1920 FA Cup Final against Aston Villa, making it one of English football's oldest surviving club anthems.

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