How to Make Your Own Cheer Song

Cheerleading songs are a great way to get the team and crowd pumped up, and it's even better when you make up your own cheer. Collaborate with your squad members and fellow students to come up with lyrics for a new cheer to perform at the next rally or game.

Things You'll Need

  • Pen or pencil
  • Paper
  • Music player
  • Speakers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Write a list of words that symbolize your school, including its name, team name or mascot.

    • 2

      Think of words that rhyme with your school-related subjects and create short sentences or phrases using both. You can also think of words that rhyme with numbers if you plan to count out loud in any part of your cheer.

    • 3

      Listen to popular cheer-inspired songs for ideas on lyrics and topics. Gwen Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" and Toni Basil's "Hey Mickey" are cheerleading classics, and both feature marching band drum beats.

    • 4

      Find a song you want to practice your new cheer with in your personal music collection. Hip-hop or fast electronic songs are popular because they feature a steady beat and high energy. Practice all the way through to ensure you have the correct timing.