Lyrics

I've been thinking...
there's something...
a few words to say..

[Verse 1]
Twenty Seventeen, just a gleam and a scheme
Now we're a team, living the Clan dream
Shouts to Rebeccas, Ryan and Zeni too
Without you four, this crew wouldn't have pulled through
Bigup Judith, the real MVP,
supporting me, supporting you, now look where we be
Ellie, Tom, JP, Mark, - Antonio from the start
JB, Lucas, Leona, - Matt R, you've played your part
Adrian, Ivonne, Matt F, and let's remember Kirsty,
Halina, Esther, Lawrie, Man, I am getting thirsty.
You've handled the admin with dedication and care,
Where you dare with flair, the Clan we will share.

[chorus]
Climbing Clan forever, reaching for the sky
Climbing Clan forever, bonds that never die
From lakes to peak, every day, every week,
Climbing Clan forever, always climbing high

[Verse 2]
"On belay?" "Belay on!" The calls echo clear
Sharing skills and laughter, year after year
Not about the grades, but the friends that we make
Passing skills and Haribo, give more than we take
From Skye to Snowdonia, memories so fine
"Climbing!" we shout, as we start up the line
Less-ideal huts, but we make do with a grin
Copper Mines in the Lakes, toast with pints of gin
Sharing food with friends, after a day on the crag
"Take!" calls a climber, as energy starts to sag
But we're all here together, to support and belay
For Climbing Clan, that's just how we play
Sharing skills of multi-pitch, practice in the hall,
Always there to catch each other when we fall
"Safe!" comes the call, from the climber on the wall
In this Clan, we are one, and we are one for all.

[chorus]
Climbing Clan forever, reaching for the sky
Climbing Clan forever, bonds that never die
From lakes to peak, every day, every week,
Climbing Clan forever, always climbing high

[Verse 3]
No skills, no members, no cash in the bank
Now we're growing, thriving, and you all I thank
Trad Train the Trainer, that's our pride and joy
More leaders than ever, girls and boys
To the new committee, here's what I say
Share the load, spread the love, be welcoming every day
Remember you were the newbie who needed backup
Now it's your turn to build others up,
Be bold, do different, support is the key
The Clan's more than climbing, it's our family
From housemates to soulmates, we've seen it all
And our Clan babies are learning to walk and crawl

[chorus]
Climbing Clan forever, reaching for the sky
Climbing Clan forever, bonds that never die
From lakes to peak, every day, every week,
Climbing Clan forever, always climbing high

[Outro]
So as I step down, with my young son in tow
Know that I'm watching you continue to grow
Keep the spirit alive, keep reaching that height
Climbing Clan forever, you're doing alright!