“American Boy” — The Brenden Aaronson Chant Leeds Fans Need to Bring Back
Some chants catch on because they’re savage. This one caught on because it’s pure fun — melodic, easy to learn, and genuinely affectionate. A clip circulating online shows Leeds United supporters singing a Brenden Aaronson song to the tune of “American Boy,” and it’s exactly the kind of chant that turns a player into a fan favorite fast.
What Happened?
The video captures a crowd of Leeds fans singing together in a packed matchday setting (concourse/pub-style atmosphere), with lyrics that name-check Elland Road, Aaronson’s move from Red Bull Salzburg, and his status as the club’s “American boy.” It’s not a complicated terrace anthem — it’s a singalong. And that’s why it works.
Brenden Aaronson “American Boy” Chant Lyrics
🎵 Come to Elland Road and you will see him play
Signed from Red Bull Salzburg and he’s here to stay
I really want to get a picture with you
You’ll be my American boy, American boy 🎵
Why This Chant Works
- Instantly recognizable tune: “American Boy” is a global hit, so the melody lands immediately.
- Simple, repeatable lines: No tricky verses — the crowd can join in after one listen.
- Player + place + story: Elland Road, Salzburg, “here to stay” — it gives context in seconds.
- It’s positive: Not a roast, not a threat — just fans enjoying themselves and backing their guy.
Why USMNT Fans Love It (and Leeds Should Too)
Chants for American players in England can sometimes lean ironic or dismissive. This one doesn’t. It’s genuinely celebratory — the kind of song that makes a player feel adopted by the crowd.
And from the USMNT side, hearing a big English crowd sing for one of “your” players hits different. It’s not just coverage — it’s culture. It’s belonging. It’s the sound of a club deciding you matter.
Chant Breakdown: Built for a Concourse Singalong
The best modern chants often come from the places where fans are shoulder-to-shoulder: concourses, pubs, away ends — not rehearsals. This one is designed for that environment: one melody, one hook, and a line everyone can belt out together.
If you’re wondering why this particular chant keeps resurfacing online, that’s the reason: it’s catchy, it’s friendly, and it’s easy to revive.
How to Bring It Back at Elland Road
- Start it early: pre-kickoff or during a lull — it needs time to spread.
- Keep the tempo steady: don’t rush the lines; let the melody do the work.
- Repeat the hook: “American boy” is the anchor — hit it twice if needed.
More From Soccer Chants & Songs
- Newcastle Fans Chant Isak at Leeds
- “One Greedy B*****d” (Isak / PSR)
- “Where Your Hair, Arne?” (Liverpool)
- Gabriel Magalhães Chant Lyrics (Arsenal)
Quick Take
The Brenden Aaronson “American Boy” chant is a reminder that not every terrace song needs teeth. Sometimes the best ones are just a great melody, a clear hook, and a crowd having a laugh together — the kind of chant you can hear once and sing forever.
