Blaydon Races (with lyrics)

Blaydon Races song with lyrics, for all Newcastle Utd supporters and geordies. Blaydon Races is a famous Geordie folk song written in the 1800s by Geordie Ridley, in a style deriving from music hall. It is regarded by many as the unofficial anthem of Tyneside and is frequently sung by supporters of Newcastle United Football Club and Newcastle Falcons rugby club. Blaydon is a small town in Gateshead, situated about 4 mi (6.4 km) from Newcastle upon Tyne, in North East England. The actual race itself used to take place on the Stella Haugh 1 mi (1.6 km) west of Blaydon. Stella South Power Station was built on the site of the track in the early 1950s, after the races had stopped taking place in 1916.
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[@jasoncao6001]

Chinese student in Newcastle, love the song! Always put me in a good mood hearing fans sing the song at St James park⚽️

[@stevenwebb3634]

Ha way the Toon

[@Tkw-vo4md]

my school used to teach us this! they also taught us how to play this on the pocket trumpet! lived in Newcastle for my entire life!

[@DeezN1892]

Same

[@leorubens7290]

toon my army

[@He-my2sf]

Same

[@no5903]

Same, I live in Newcastle as well 💜

[@dmx1189]

What school did you go to. I live in Newcastle I might know it.

[@diermajermurrihy]

Playing at my Granddad's funeral today. Ahm coming home Newcastle! Wish had never been away!

[@jonathansmith5850]

❤

[@alexrigby3013]

Everton fan here - I know Newcastle fans hate us but love this song and reminds me of my nan who’s from up North great song!

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

Nah, mate, we don't hate yaz...we just love taking the piss. As I'm sure yous do aswell. 👍😉

[@bibcay2622]

Agree, we hate liverpool more, and even more sunderland!

[@Gavdoeschilli]

I don't hate Everton I just hate that prick pickford

[@deandonnelly7931]

​@@bibcay2622they are rotten the mackems 😂😂

[@sarahstewart5635]

We don't hate yous it's just that we don't support Everton besides anothy Gordon used to play for Everton he is a good player and now he playes for newcastle who I support Everton is my 8th favourite team enjoy supporting Everton 😅😅😅😅😅

[@patrickenright6094]

This song was a favourite of Jack Charlton's, god rest him, the legacy he left on our country is immeasurable

[@orangepeelbeef4324]

Just watched the film. What a man he was, last of a dying breed.

[@BlueMeridian]

Discovered this song after watching the documentary. Brought a tear to my eye seeing him sing it at the end.

[@mickystephenson2747]

Wish big Jack had ov played for the toon like

[@Shorty-uh9ks]

That last scene had me in floods

[@michaellavery4899]

I only know the song after watching the documentary on Jack Charlton. He not only had a massive effect on the lives of the Irish. He gave many Scots people a great deal of hope and joy to see the Republic of Ireland light up the world.

[@kieranlennon4473]

As a Scotsman that went with a Geordie Lass for 2 years that it makes me proud to hear this everytime I listen to it. It brings back fond memories to what we had. I was a Liverpool fan since birth and after this experience I came to the conclusion that if I wasn’t a Liverpool fan I’d support Newcastle United. Always look out for the Newcastle result it’s great to see that they are doing well. ❤️

[@emilnielsen3671]

Howay, lad

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

GAN ON SON! 👍😉

[@ArthurFarts]

Makes you proud? Why? For pumping a Geordie bird? Aye fair enough.

[@ArthurFarts]

Makes you proud? Why? For pumping a Geordie bird for 2 years? Aye fair enough, but for lasting 2 year, it's a medal you need lad.

[@kieranlennon4473]

@@ArthurFarts aye nae bother

[@aleksandermadsen3276]

I wanna play this on a pub I Newcastle and watch everyone go mental so bad! Big fan from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@mollyfisher8811]

I love this song so much and it makes me feel proud to be a Geordie

[@elisejames2742]

Same

[@stuartnicholson4490]

Ditto 👍🏼👍🏼

[@callumthemieleandlgguydalg6315]

Same

[@jaydenibbetson]

Very much glad to be geordie and glad to support Newcastle to

[@kelseydixon9779]

Couldn’t agree more Moll x

[@boum62]

My Dad fought in Korea with the Inneskillen Dragoon Guards. Although from London, all of his tank crew were Geordies. He loved Geordies for the rest of his life, sang this song frequently and always told me "you will never find a better friend than a Geordie". However, having ended up with one as a life partner I have a rather different view and find myself saying poor Ashley everytime I see Chelsea play. Great song anyway

[@lespeate1906]

boum62 Good for the "Skins" As far as your football goes, I agree with you. BLUE IS THE COLOUR!!!! Many of my Korea buddies were ex-DLI and if we weren't "gannin alang trhe Scottswood Road" we were "keepin' oor feet still, Geordie Hinny"

[@lenconroy1235]

boum62 cushdy thanks

[@bakhithajoseph7970]

Come on I am going to sing this song when I am going to Poland in the 3rd of June iam sure they like the new castle song of the blaydon races

[@bugler75]

Great story and proud to see the Skins and DLI get a mention. I served beside many Geordies and what a fine bunch of men!

[@TAYD__]

A Geordie is a gete good friend

[@mephisto-76]

Newcastle Utd forever !! Greetings from Poland

[@sandersides_forlife3339]

Hi

[@paulgriggs6236]

My dad was born in Jarrow South Shields in 1918 Jarrow is famous for the Jarrow march when they marched to London to no avail Geordies are great people my dad remembers going to see Newcastle play Sunderland he was a nipper he was stood at the back and the crowed lifted him and his friends up above their heads and carried them all the way down to the front I love the accent and the song The Blaydon Races

[@domhowe2885]

I'm also a "Jarra" lad, God bless your Dad... Them blokes were salt of the earth ❤❤

[@ShirotheWiseWolf]

When I was a wee bairn my Granddad used to sing this in the car when he'd take us home, I lost a lot of my Geordie influence when he passed. He was a lovely man with a big heart.

[@texastrishamts4248]

This song so brings back memories of my dad God rest his soul. Guaranteed to be singing this full of brown ale 🙏👍🤣

[@mildandbitter]

I first heard the Newcastle fans singing this when Newcastle beat Pompey 4-1 at Fratton Park in the Div 2 game in 1983-1984 season.We were totally outclassed by Keegan and Waddle. Hated the result but loved the song!

[@suggestionalideas2636]

Newcastle United forever ❤️❤️❤️

[@etiben]

Geordie forever and a Newcastle united fan forever

[@dommyhowe9554]

Howay the fucking TOON

[@Mcnns-ni1qc]

I’m from Newcastle

[@Mcnns-ni1qc]

And my dads from Scotland

[@patrickhenderson2523]

Howay lads toon toon

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

I'm a NUFC fan from California and I've been studying the Georide language for a couple years. Shouldn't be long before I'm comfortable enough for a trip to Newcastle for a match

[@petemanning1975]

Just get yessel doon there man.

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

Pete Manning brb putting in google translate :)

[@tynestein3074]

+CALISUPERSPORT You should watch "Our Friends in the North"

[@georgemorley1029]

Why aye, stop clarting aboot

[@CALISUPERSPORT]

Tynestein will do thanks

[@fdc2023]

Even tho I was born in Portsmouth. My Dad is a Geordie. St James always brings tears to my eyes from the passion of the best supporters in England. If the weather and NUFC weren’t so shite I’d move back to sing with 50,000 fans The Blaydon Races

[@skelly1892]

No excuse for being shit now lad 😂

[@copemusicpromotionsdazreev3299]

Pure belta tune still in 2021 howay the lads and lasses of the toon love and blessings to all ya fellow Geordies

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

CHAMPION! 👍😉

[@carmelpule6954]

I was a student at Newcastle University ( 1963)and used to go to Southmoor down mines and I saw pit ponies too. Then went to the local pub and had a sing-song after drinking Brown beer!

[@leecheetham2741]

Any Geordie has every right to be proud it's a marvellous song and their passion is inspiring . From a Sussex based Oldham fan.

[@kelseydixon9779]

I am so proud to be a geordie!

[@jimmychad4755]

Geordie pride cannit be beat like

[@mariabrett6712]

@@jimmychad4755 so true my da was a Geordie lad from Newsham Blyth 💕

[@Owen12123]

Same

[@carolginsberg8392]

@@jimmychad4755 . . Lp u

[@brookehumble5592]

My grandad were a geordie and loved this song from Leeds myself but it reminds us of him

[@jamesholland700]

Currently in Newcastle on a stag do with 11 friends from Nottingham, this has been the theme song for the entire weekend. Really enjoyed belting it out and reading the comments below seeing how many memories this song evokes for people!

[@caitlinmorrisxx9546]

This is just one of those songs that get you into a good mood. Love it when this get played at st James Park!

[@stuart12361]

Smiling faces is myth now. It's all doom and gloom now. Not team I grew up watching.

[@GW_01]

The old version is much better than the one they play now.

[@bigdave8733]

@@stuart12361 smiles will be back soon Stuart

[@stuart12361]

@@bigdave8733 big difference now than what I said then. Hahaha

[@roe212]

​@@stuart12361 smiles are back now

[@estherhyde6831]

My dad drummed this song into me..!! His mam was a geordie..and an avid Newcastle supporter..as was my dad..many a holiday I had in Whitley bay...and the embarrassment as my dad got up to sing this..!!!! Could be cockney Johnny!! Fab nights tho xxx

[@Alex-wy9cq]

Was born in Newcastle, but moved to New Zealand when I was 2. Thankfully my dad (born and bred Geordie) helped keep the Geordie culture alive by playing this all the time! Wanna go back immediately!! Go the toon!

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

WHY AYE MAN! It'll be good to have ya back. CHAMPION! 👍😉

[@jimmychad4755]

Howay man been donkeys since ave heard hyem. Cannit forget aboot our lovely words.

[@Emz351]

I work in a care home and one of the old ladies always sings this haha. I’d never heard of it being a southerner so wanted to see how it went so Incan sing it with her. Damn catchy tune haha 😂

[@bigben559]

Proper mint

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

Last time the races actually took place (whats now a Power Station) I think in 1916 the Robin Adair pub still stands though or least did do fairly recently (actually when looking at wiki has been demolished apparently)

[@johnnycashofarabiaah-64ade40]

Great things are coming to the kind people of the beautiful city of Newcastle 😍. Love from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦❤️🇬🇧.

[@arnavjoshi5913]

Geordie national anthem right here

[@amandadodd4780]

Tkk

[@amandadodd4780]

We

[@youraveragecontentcreator5720]

I don’t think is a good as the dirty macoms I know it is

[@Bony1991]

Some these comments give me goosebumps from folk all over the country

[@tabs____7962]

this song has so many memories for me. growing up my dad was an army officer and a large portion of his regiment was from Newcastle. the soldiers taught this song to me when I was about five and I have loved it ever since. some of the nicest people I have ever met

[@trish7704]

First time ive listened to this since my mum and dads funeral 13 years ago ,,,,,,, My dads wish was to have this at the end of his funeral service :) this ones for you Geordie Brown XXX

[@cazzmarie1136]

Love this song. Proud to be a Geordie. 🖤🤍

[@lucyhardy-styles-shield2728]

Geordie raised Liverpool fan, but ahm glad to be raised a Geordie Lass. Might not be a Toon Army lass, but ahm proud to be from Newcastle 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@connormitchell6446]

Glory hunting Koppite what a suprise

[@lucyhardy-styles-shield2728]

@@connormitchell6446 rude much? Doesn't surprise me coming from a filthy Toffee

[@mikehunt6195]

Wor Mandy has saved us lads

[@tigdamch.6321]

Finally I know the full thing, my dad used to sing the chorus on repeat when I was little, always wondered where it came from.

[@jonathanwright6648]

There's one verse missing. "And when we got to Paradise The bonny games begun There were 4 an 20 on the bus And how we danced and sung. They called on me to give a song I gave em Paddy Fagan I danced a jig and I swung me twig The day I went to Blaydon." I think it's before the last verse he sings here.

[@pegg3754]

AWESOME Now this is some awesome beer drinking music. I am a wanna be Geordie.

[@bakhithajoseph7970]

I went to Poland with my friends and with my teacher but my dad died last year plus he was he was poorly. We sang this song for the Polish students 😊😊😊

[@user-kx4jx1bd7m]

In memory off Sir Bobby Charlton. Rip. 🙏😢⚽ True Tynesider. A Legend. Never will be forgotten.

[@whitewallwheels1hardcore.m_o_h]

well happy blaydon races day 9th june 2022 -1862 = 160 years

[@Noxc]

Let’s Goooo Newcastle 🤍🖤🤍🖤

[@IIJaCk123Xx]

From a life long long Chelsea fan. I have a lot of respect for Newcastle. Even tough you turned us over 2-0. Like I said, a lot of respect.

[@TillyTheFukUpFairy]

Grandma used to sing this and other Geordie folk songs to us in the bath as kids, fond memories. I searched for it to remember the words to sing to my new baby

[@itsfakieee6765]

HOWAY MAN

[@James130141]

Why aye man.

[@jakmcshane3673]

Why eye mate

[@death5492]

Howay the toon

[@mred20]

Liverpool fan, love this song, so catchy.

[@MrBruh-fz8or]

BACK IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE AFTER 20 YEARS !!🖤🤍

[@aldoe2975]

Dated a geordie lass once, she told me about this song.... I will love you forever elise barbara robertson. you was the best thing that ever happened to me!

[@OdinzEinherjar]

I've lived in Wales since I was 5 years old,now 36,ALL my family are Geordies,all my best memories are of my summer holidays up in Newcastle,it will always be my home regardless that I sound like a Welshman when I speak lol

[@Daniel-Todd]

Hi

[@alexroberts1285]

i grew up in the Caribbean and ended up going to northumbria university to study... dropped out after my second year and lived there for another 4... had to come back home but fuck do i miss the toon!

[@skyecollison6852]

I would die for Newcastle

[@crazygeordie1383]

howay the lads from canada

[@benryan2140]

My Dads run the Blaydon race tonight so I'm listening to this to give him support.

[@mikehunt6195]

Had to listen to this after the win, really made me emotional and grateful to be a true Geordie. HOWAY THE LADS!

[@scottrichards4532]

Well couldn't have been that much in this day and age lol.

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

"HA' WAY THE LADS" is what the "Makems" use.

[@bddwww]

I'm from the north (supporting Newcastle Rugby) and I love how the lyrics are written in Geordie, just so no one else has any chance of understanding them xD

[@elisejames2742]

Lol

[@mariabrett6712]

Made me smile not heard it since my da died 45 years ago

[@scousertom0388]

I'm not a Geordie or a Newcastle United fan (or a football fan in general for that matter), but I'm in love with this song.

[@SuperSlash3]

i'm not a geordie i live in cumbria, but i've supported newcastle since i was 10/11. thats 22 years now! howay the lads!! think i was just born in the wrong place!! :D

[@BakaTaco]

22 years? No, it's 33! Time goes by fast, doesn't it? People change, some things stay the same, hopefully your love of football is one of 'em.

[@GaryPhilipson]

I actually went in the Robin Adair pub that it mentions. My older brother had hi wedding reception there. I was only small. Just up from where the Benfield motors Renault garage is now.

[@charlottehulme2734]

A love me accent! Geordie is the best man!

[@elisejames2742]

I love it when people try to be geordie and they have a Scottish accent instead

[@Toranaboy634]

My ex-wife's dad was from Buxton and served in Korea with the Durham Light Infantry. He had the very highest opinion of Geordies. I believe he saw his wartime comrades as closer than brothers. I fondly remember my own short visit to Newcastle (from Australia. Nothing was to much trouble for the comfort of my wife and myself (pet). Hooray for the Geordies! And hooray for the Blaydon Races. And for James Bolam and Rodney Bewes :)

[@owlhouse53]

Howay The Lads! ⬛️⬜️⬛️⬜️⬛️ #NUFC

[@goodquestion7723]

Wor school taught me about this, This song gives me goosebumps.

[@alessandrodelpiero7752]

Respect from BEŞİKTAŞ ✌🏻🦅

[@ftqandtheuda5955]

Respect from a celtic fan here always took a liking to newcastle

[@BigDongDavo69]

Newcastle fan who took a liking to Celtic 👍

[@ftqandtheuda5955]

@@BigDongDavo69 yasss ma bhoy

[@fabiochecchi4235]

Newcastle just got a new Brazilian fan....engaged to a Geordie girl i also fell in love with this song....the accent is amazing

[@oliverhaughan9830]

Best song ever

[@marysmith9024]

Proud of Gazza Geordie pride of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@joshadams8276]

SOMEBODY HELP!! when I was a bairn I can remember my grandad playing a Geordie song on his cassette player and one of the lyrics was "Bread and Jam we had for wor tea". That is all I have to go off but I'm hoping someone out there knows this song and can give me a name. Much appreciated

[@pauldeanie998]

Love that song. took me years to understand it, great people and accent 👍 toon army

[@finnblyth4234]

Goin to a match on the 30th so learning the song

[@merseynational]

old british folk song,class.

[@anthonyprince2759]

Am a Liverpool fan and pne fan but have huge respect for the toon howay the toon

[@user-mc4mz3mk5m]

Reminds me of my granda used to sing this song to me and I sang it all the time. This was his funeral song thank you granda

[@NorthEastTrailRunner]

Today's the 9th June, so I just had to listen to this.

[@etiben]

Love the Blaydon Races.❤❤💖⚽

[@colonelmustard9470]

Quaint, simple, north country folk. Marvellous.

[@ryandale7157]

The alarms gone off and our sleeping giant is about to wake🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@ziyad2441]

You guys deserve it 🤍🖤.

[@gingert5858]

my history teacher whos a fan of this soccer team is defiantly not making me sing this song for my whole class for 20 extra credit points for my final :D

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

Howay man! Speak properly. It's cald "Footbal" 😉

[@anthonyprince546]

im a pne fan and have huge respect for newcastle

[@englishrose47]

The cricketers of Durham County Cricket Club would have been banging their bats on the dressing room floor and singing the tops of their voices this week. Congratulations Durham on promotion to Div 1

[@stephenhall3700]

love geordies , been burnley lad since 1970 , we ran down brunshaw rd lol , geordies , best fans in the world, in ur blood , were claret OK

[@TomToromto]

Jedno z marzeń życia - usłyszeć to na żywo na St James' Park. Najlepiej przed pogromem kotów :)

[@christyson1896]

special place to go back to

[@harrysterry6726]

Aye

[@paddyh6530]

Fantastic...the marching song for the 'Fighting 5th' The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers....The Duke of Wellington 's bodyguard...best regiment in the British Army.

[@lailaplaysacnh4168]

At the weirdest of times, by dad shouts "wow!, me lads" and it makes us think something has happened, it really annoys my mum, but it makes me burst into laughter! 😂🤣

[@roastedegg2714]

#CANS

[@Iretnac]

I'm a liverpool supporter but i like this song! Good luck for this year in Premier League :)

[@traceymark6883]

I love Newcastle support i Newcastle United

[@BradBrassman]

@TheMagpieGeordie Many thanks indeed. I love all that local rivalry you have up ther and only knew about Makkems.

[@patrick180271]

I live on the south coast of England,but have been to Newcastle twice,Durham once- I have been for a drive In Northumberland,the scenery was stunning-I personally find Geordies great folk-level-headed,sensible,down-to the earth people.One last point,I know he is no longer with us,but I shared Bobby Robson's birthday (18th February) H'WAY THE LADS!

[@awsomeguy34r84]

Always apart of the toon army, this song will be such an memory espicially born in newcastle and living in newcastle such an good place

[@davepolwarth]

My favorite folk song from my hometown! Geordie born and raised right here.

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

learnt this in school on the trumpet lol

[@hayleywheatley1074]

This song is old but it is the best

[@etiben]

Geordie forever and a Newcastle united fan forever

[@fjordgazer]

Thanks a lot!

[@keithskillen8360]

Great song 🎵ever ever 🎵

[@truthseeker4647]

TOON TILL I DIE!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@callumlovestrainsandplanes2108]

Whey aye I'm a Geordie me

[@juliemills4240]

Love this song part of my heritage xxx