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This blog was originally posted by our capos back in May before being taken down for more discussion and consideration of our traditions and history.

The Timbers Army capos and drums/trumpets have put a lot of thought into how to best satisfy an ever-evolving supporters section while still honoring the tradition of a song that means so much to so many.  We believe now is the time for change and hope everyone will join us and profess their love of the club at the beginning of the match, freeing up the end of the match for more upbeat and energetic chants to power our boys to victory.

Original post: 
“Fools Rush In”,  Trying Something a Little Different

Trying something new can be hard, especially when there's years of history built up around a tradition. How can we best move forward while still honoring our past? "Fools Rush In" (Wise Men) has been a staple of the Timbers Army for years, it's been sung by generations of Timbers fans, through multiple leagues, to hundreds of players that have worn the green and gold. It’s a song that's been covered by many local bands, its lyrics tattooed on Timbers Army members, and even been used as the first dance at TA weddings.  The biggest criticism of "Wise Men" as a chant has always been its timing, late in the match, and in close proximity to another historic club ballad in "You Are My Sunshine".

Moving forward, we'd like to cement "Wise Men" as a club anthem among the likes of "You'll Never Walk Alone" at Liverpool/St Pauli/Celtic, "Mull of Kintyre" at Nottingham Forest, "Marching On Together" at Leeds, "Roma Roma" at AS Roma, "Always Forward" at Bayern Munich, and well... you get the point. Most football clubs worldwide have a club anthem sung during the walkout, just prior to kickoff, or right at the opening whistle.

The stadium-wide "PTFC" chant will still echo throughout the players tunnel as teams prepare to enter our historic Multnomah Civic Stadium. The famous Timbers samba will still get the party started immediately following the National Anthem. "Wise Men" will now be sung as the first chant of the match.

Please join in, FULL VOICE and with SCARVES UP to let the visiting supporters, our beloved city of Portland, and most of all the boys in green and gold, know exactly who's got your heart (and your whole life, too).