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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 I’m (C#m)learn ing,
I must be warm er now, I’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 I’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.
I’ll (Em7)face it with a grin,
I’m (F#sus4)ne ver giv ing in, on
with the show.
Ooh I’ll (Em7)top the bill, I’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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "The Show Must Go On" by Queen as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in B — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 84 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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 — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The Show Must Go On”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Show Must Go On" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key B, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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 — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Show Must Go On" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of B, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Show Must Go On" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.