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Tell Me Ma
The Toon Army's rousing version of the traditional Irish folk song.
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Tell Me Ma is a traditional folk song that the Toon Army have adopted and made their own, reworked with NUFC lyrics about Wembley trips and Geordie pride. A terrace classic that bounces around St James' Park on the big occasion. Hear the Newcastle United version and learn the words on FanChants.
Lyrics for Tell Me Ma
Tell me ma, me ma,
I won't be home for tea,
We're going to Wembley,
Tell me ma, me ma...
Language · English
Team · Newcastle
Behind the chant
What's the story behind Tell Me Ma?
Tell Me Ma is a traditional Irish and Scottish folk song that has been adopted by fans of several clubs, with Newcastle United supporters singing their own adapted version tied to cup runs and trips to Wembley.
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