Chants & Cheers Hall – Baseball Art Museum

“Let’s go [Team]!” – The most common rhythmic chant. Fans clap or stomp in rhythm while shouting “Let’s go!” followed by the team name. Simple and unifying.
“Charge!” – Originating from military bugle calls, this is a universal stadium chant played over the sound system. Fans shout “Charge!” in unison after the short trumpet melody.
“DE-FENSE!” – A rhythmic defensive chant, shouted syllable by syllable when the home team is in the field. Used in every ballpark to energize the pitcher and pressure the opposing batter.

“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” – The most iconic baseball song. Written in 1908, it is sung during the seventh‑inning stretch at every MLB stadium. A timeless American tradition.
“God Bless America” – Many ballparks play this patriotic song during the seventh‑inning stretch, especially on Sundays and holidays. Fans sing along as a show of national pride.
“Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” – A universal taunting song. When an opposing pitcher is pulled from the game, fans sing this to mock him. Used across all MLB stadiums.

“Sā! Ikō!” (さあ！行こう！ – “Come on! Let’s go!”) – A rhythmic, momentum‑building chant used during offensive rallies. Led by the Ōendan and followed by fans in unison.
“Faito!” (ファイト！ – “Fight!”) – A universal encouragement chant borrowed from English. Shouted to support players in tough situations, it is heard across all NPB stadiums.
“Nippon! Nippon!” – A powerful, rhythmic chant used by Japanese fans during international tournaments (e.g., WBC, Premier 12). Simple, patriotic, and unifying.

Player Cheering Songs (選手応援歌) – Every player has a unique cheering song. When the player comes to bat, the fans sing his personalized song, often with lyrics referencing his name and playing style.
Chance Themes (チャンステーマ) – When the team has runners in scoring position, the Ōendan plays a special “chance theme.” Each team has its own iconic theme song for these critical moments.
“We Are [Team Name]” – A universal victory song. After a win, fans sing this together as a celebration. Each team has its own version, but the structure is similar across NPB.

“Taiwan Siong‑ióng” (台灣尚勇 – “Taiwan is Brave”) – The most iconic collective chant for international games. It became famous during the 2024 WBSC Premier 12 tournament, echoing through the Tokyo Dome as a symbol of Taiwanese baseball pride.
“An‑tá leh an‑tá, piân‑kiú‑láu!” (安打咧安打，全壘打！ – “Hit! Hit! Home run!”) – A rhythmic chant used during a batter’s at‑bat. Fans repeat the rhythm and shout in unison, building anticipation.
“Sam‑tìn i!” (三振他！ – “Strike him out!”) – A universal defensive chant. When the home pitcher has two strikes, the crowd shouts this to support the pitcher and pressure the batter.

“Uni Lions Go!” / “Taiwan Go!” (統一尚勇 / 台灣尚勇) – Widely regarded as the “spiritual anthem” of Taiwanese baseball and the greatest chance song.
“Start Again” (再出發) – Often called the “national anthem” of Taiwanese baseball. Originally the theme song for the 2001 World Cup, its opening notes instantly evoke collective memories and emotions for an entire generation of fans.
“Team Taiwan” – The official chance song created for the 2019 WBSC Premier 12 tournament. It has since become a key anthem for major international competitions, playing a crucial role in rallying the team and the crowd.
“Go Go [Team Name]” – A universal cheer song with electronic beats and simple lyrics. Fans sing and dance along, making it a standard part of CPBL games.

“¡Dale!” (“Hit it!” / “Go for it!”) – The most universal Dominican chant. Used for batters, pitchers, and runners alike. It is a one‑word rallying cry that fits any situation.
“¡Vamos equipo!” (“Let’s go team!”) – A universal team chant. Fans shout this to support the entire team, regardless of the score. Often accompanied by rhythmic drumming.
“¡Que malo es!” (“He’s terrible!”) – A taunting chant directed at an opposing player (batter or pitcher) who is struggling. It is used across all LIDOM teams.

Merengue‑style Cheers – Fans sing and dance to Merengue rhythms in the stands. This turns the stadium into a party, with live drummers and brass instruments. Merengue and bachata music are central to the Dominican baseball experience.
“¡Se fue!” (“He’s gone!”) – A universal celebration song sung immediately after a home team hits a home run. Fans sing this with a call‑and‑response structure, often accompanied by drums.
Live Band Call‑and‑Response – A signature feature of Dominican baseball. A live band (with drums, horns, and cowbells) leads the crowd in singing, and the fans respond in unison. This is a spontaneous, community‑driven tradition.