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Old 21-Nov-2006, 07:57
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Default Re: a cheer song?

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Originally Posted by pink dragon View Post
Hi,

What do you call a song you sing to encourage somebody, like a song supporters sing for their favorite sport team, or a song you sing for your depressed friend?
A cheer song?

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In the US, songs for sports teams are called "fight songs". Short rhymes or expressions of support are called "cheers". A song for a friend could be called a cheery song, a happy song, etc.
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