CHANT BOOK Rio de Janeiro 2016 OPALS/BOOMERS CHEER SQUAD Editor: Grant Miocevich Ola, my name is Horacio Muratore, the President of FIBA and future patron of the Opals/ Boomers Cheer Squad. My simple and unadulterated message to my friends Steve, Grant, Scott, Greg, Adrian, Robert and Fiona is to go forth and multiply. Spread the word of the fearless Opal and formidable Boomer in Rio and know that I will be with you in spirit. AN AUSSIE CHANT OF SOME NOTE Aussie fans in the stands if you hear me clap your hands! [Clapping] Now that you’re in the beat Let me hear you stamp your feet! [Stamping] Now that you’re in the groove Let me see you really move! [Dancing] BOGUES IS BACK IN TOWN! Adapted from “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy Guess who just got back today! He’s on the floor and making waves. Dominating the paint as we recall. Our boy is in back in town! Our boy is back in town! Oh, yeah, Bogut! Our boy is in back in town! Our boy is back in town! Oh, yeah, Bogut! DELLY-O, DELLY-O, DELLY-O Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-Ooh! Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O Delly-Oh! Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-Ooh! Delly-O, Delly-O, Delly-O Delly-Ooh! HAIL THE ANSTEY SHOE! Hail the Anstey! Hail the Anstey! Hail the Anstey shoe! What a legend Chris was, He was 7 foot 2. We know Chris is only 7 foot (2.13 m) but 7 foot 2 rhymed better. HER NAME WAS PENNY, PENNY TAYLOR! Adapted from “At the Copa” by Barry Manilow Her name was Penny, Penny Taylor A first class star and she’s Australian. What a shooter! Watch out, the U.S! The Opals and chanting we love with a passion At the Barra and Deodoro. HIS NAME WAS JOEY, JOEY INGLES! Adapted from “At the Copa” by Barry Manilow His name was Joey, Joey Ingles The fastest man with a left hand What a shooter, he plays for Utah! The Boomers will be right there in the action At the Barra, Barra Tijuca. I AM AUSTRALIAN By The Seekers We are one But we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We share a dream And sing with one voice I am, you are, We are Australian. I STILL CALL AUSTRALIA HOME By Peter Allen I've been to cities that never close down, From New York to Rio and old London town, But no matter how far or how wide I roam, I still call Australia I still call Australia, I still call Australia home. LET’S GET ROWDY, RYAN BROEKHOFF! Let’s get Rowdy! Let’s get Rowdy! Ryan Broekhoff! Let’s get Rowdy! Let’s get Rowdy! Ryan Broekhoff! LIZ IS BACK IN TOWN! Adapted from “The Boys are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy Guess who just got back today! She’s on the floor and making waves. Dominating the paint as we recall. Our girl is in back in town! Our girl is back in town! Lizzy! Our girl is in back in town! Our girl is back in town! Lizzy! MY NAME’S BROCK! Adapted from “I love my dog” by Cat Stevens My name’s Brock and I love Mark Hunt! Brock Lesnar’s a dirty cheat. I’d like to be in UFC but basketball’s the game for me. Yes, basketball’s the game for me. NEAR, FAR, WHEREVER YOU ARE Adapted from “My heart will go on” by Celine Dion especially for Andrew Gaze Near, far, wherever you are Andrew Gaze, we’ll always love you. Once more you run down the floor And score a basket Oh, Andrew, we’re speechless! You're not here, but there's nothing to fear As our cheer squad will be in Rio. If we see you commentating, Andrew, we’ll say Our chant will go on and on. Near, far, wherever you are Andrew Gaze, we’ll always love you! QUE SERA, SERA, WHATEVER WILL BE Que Sera, Sera! Whatever will be, will be The Opals/Boomers Are the one for me Que Sera! Que Sera, Sera! Whatever will be, will be The Opals/Boomers Are the one for me Que Sera! SUPER ERIN PHILLIPS! Super Erin Phillips! Super Erin Phillips! Super Erin Phillips! Super Erin Phillips! NOTE: Chant begins slowly then builds up. SUPER PATTY MILLS! Super Patty Mills! Super Patty Mills! Super Patty Mills! Super Patty Mills! NOTE: Chant begins slowly then builds up. THERE’S ONLY ONE LAUREN JACKSON! There’s only one Lauren Jackson! One Lauren Jackson! Walking along Singing a song Walking in the Opals Wonderland! There’s only one Lauren Jackson! One Lauren Jackson! Walking along Singing a song Walking in the Opals Wonderland! 20 YEARS TOO LONG! Adapted from “Hey Hey Goodbye” by the Belmonts 20 years to long! 20 years to long! Hey, hey, goodbye! We last won our first game at Atlanta in 1996. 20 years to long! 20 years to long! Hey, hey, goodbye! WHO ARE WE IN THE GREEN AND GOLD? Sung heartily like a Pirate song Who are we in the green and gold? Who are we in the green and gold? Who are we in the green and gold? We’re the mighty Aussies! Hooray, up the Aussies! Hooray, up the Aussies! Hooray, up the Aussies! We’re the mighty Aussies! Bend ‘em over kick their arse! Bend ‘em over kick their arse! Bend ‘em over kick their arse! We’re the mighty Aussies! YOU’VE LOST THAT AUSSIE FEELING, REF! Adapted from “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers. You’re trying hard not to show it, referee But reffy, we know it! You’ve lost that Aussie feeling, Whoa, that Aussie feeling. You’ve lost that Aussie feeling Bring it back, Back Back Right now. AUTOGRAPHS All aboard! Rio, here we come. As for you, Peter. We’ll all see you one day, mate..