I have read it is Handel's coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest. Does anyone know the lyrics to the Champions Leauge theme song? Thanks in advance.
and where can the CL song be downloaded? Or is there a copyright issue involved? if so, don't worry about it
I found the answer to my own question. This is from: http://www.uefa.com/fanzone/FAQs/index,newsId=25652.html :: UEFA Champions League music This was composed by Tony Britten. He was commissioned to write and arrange the music in a Handelian style. It is performed by the internationally acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and sung by the Academy of Saint Martin in the Fields Chorus in the three official UEFA languages: English, French and German. There are no lyrics to the song as such; the word ‘Champions’ is simply repeated in the different languages. The anthem is played at the start of all UEFA Champions League matches to accompany the centre circle ceremony and accompanies the opening and closing sequences of all UEFA Champions League broadcasts. It cannot be bought or downloaded from any website.
"and where can the CL song be downloaded?" Also check: http://www.reggioemiliacalcioa5.it/preview.html poorer quality http://www.soccergaming.com/wc98/fgocl/downloads/new-files.html
To save clicking loads of links, here are the lyrics to the full version: Ce sont les meilleure equipes Es sind sie allerbesten mannschaften The main event Chorus: Die meister Die besten Les grande equips The champions! Une grande reunion Eine grosse sportliche veranstaltung The main event Chrous: Ils sont les meilleurs Sie sind die besten These are the champions Die Meister Die Besten Les grandes equipes The champions!