The Show Must Go On

by Queen
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Lyrics

Emp ty (Bm)spa ces,

what are we (Bsus4)liv ing for, a ban doned (G)pla ces,

I guess we know the score.

(Em7)On and on,

does (F#sus4)a ny bo dy know what we are (Em)look ing for...?

An oth er (Bm)he ro

an oth er mind less crime be hind the (G)cur tain

in the pan to mime,

(Em7)hold the line,

does (F#sus4)a ny bo dy want to take it a ny (Em)more?

The show must go (Bm)on,

the show must go (G)on.

In (Em7)side my heart is break ing, my (F#sus4)make up may be flak ing but my (Em)smile

still (Bm)stays on.

What ev er (C#m)hap pens

I leave it all to chance, an oth er (A)heart ache,

an oth er failed ro mance.

(F#m7)On and on,

does (G#sus4)a ny bo dy know what we are (F#m)liv ing for?

I guess Iโ€™m (C#m)learn ing,

I must be warm er now, Iโ€™ll soon be (A)turn ing

round the cor ner now.

Out (F#m7)side the dawn is break ing,

but (G#sus4)in side in the dark Iโ€™m ach ing (F#m)to be free.

The show must go (Bm)on,

the show must go (G)on.

Ooh, in (Em7)side my heart is break ing,

my (F#sus4)make up may be flak ing but my (Em)smile

still (Bm)stays on.

My soul is (G)paint ed like the (Em)wings of but ter (Am)fies,

(F)fair y tales of yes ter day will (Em7)grow but ne ver die,

I can (C#m7)fly.

(Dsus4)My friend

the show must go (Bm)on,

yeah,

the show must go (G)on.

Iโ€™ll (Em7)face it with a grin,

Iโ€™m (F#sus4)ne ver giv ing in, on

with the show.

Ooh Iโ€™ll (Em7)top the bill, Iโ€™ll o ver kill, I (F#sus4)have to find the will to car ry on,

with the (Edim7)show.

(Em7)show.

The Show Must Go On โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Show Must Go On" by Queen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 84 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œThe Show Must Go Onโ€

Can I sing "The Show Must Go On" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes โ€” Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The Show Must Go On" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in B, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Show Must Go On" by Queen in?
The backing track is in B at 84 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Show Must Go On" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Show Must Go On"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "The Show Must Go On", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Show Must Go On" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Show Must Go On"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Show Must Go On"?
"The Show Must Go On" was originally performed by Queen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Queen are available?
Other accompaniments by Queen: "A Kind Of Magic", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Show Must Go On" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Show Must Go On" by Queen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Show Must Go On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Show Must Go On" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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