Work up early this morning and I jumped out of bed

I didn't have to wear my work clothes 

I put on this shirt instead

It's a black and white jersey, it's a thing I couldn't hide

‘Cos it's almost a religion and I wear it with some pride



Now the streets are all empty in this little town of mine

I was born to make this journey like the ships outside

I've got my ticket to London, and a little bit of cash

I've got this black and white jersey nice and clean for the match..



Now tell me, why is the whole world staring?

Must be the shirt I'm wearing

Black and white army

Bringing the pride back home (we'll be)

Bringing the pride back home

Bringing the pride back home

Black and white army



It's been a long hard season, been a long hard year

And they're telling us that we're lucky

So lucky, to be here

But if we all stand together and hold our heads up high

We will raise up our voices and tell it to the sky

This time they can't deny us

This time they won't get by us



Black and white army

Bringing the pride back home (we'll be)

Bringing the pride back home

Bringing the pride back home

Black and white army



You'll never understand us if you thought that we'd give up

‘Cos it's more than just a game,

And it's more than just a cup

‘Cos we're marching the length of England 

And I wouldn't tell no lie

I'll wear this black and white jersey 'til the day I die



Now tell me, why is the whole world staring?

Must be the shirt I'm wearing

Black and white army

Bringing the pride back home (we'll be)

Bringing the pride back home

Bringing the pride back home

Black and white army