The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)

by Pasek & Paul
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Lyrics

(Bm)Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

Whoa

(CN.C.)La dies and gents, this is the mo ment you’ve wait ed for (Bm)Whoa

You’ve been search (CN.C.)in’ in the dark, your sweat soak in’ through the floor (Bm)Whoa

And bur (CN.C.)ied in your bones there’s an ache that you can’t ig nore (F#)Tak in’ your breath Steal in’ your mind And all that was real is left be hind

Don’t fight it, it’s com in’ for you, run nin’ at you It’s on ly this mo ment, don’t care what comes af ter Your fe ver dream, can’t you see get tin’ clos er Just sur ren der ’cause you feel the feel in’ tak in’ o ver It’s fire, it’s free dom, it’s flood in’ o pen It’s the preach er in the pul pit and your blind de vo tion There’s some thin’ break in’ at the brick of ev ’ry wall that’s hold in’ (F#)all that you know So (A)tell me, do you wan na go

where it’s cov (A)ered in all the col ored lights?

Where the run (G)a ways are run nin’ the night Im pos si ble comes true It’s tak in’ o (Bm)ver you Oh!

(G)This is the great est show!

We light (A)it up, we won’t come (Bm)down And the sun can’t stop us now Watch in’ it come true, it’s tak in’ o (Bm)ver you Oh!

(G)This is the great est show!

(Bm)Whoa

Co los sal we come, these ren e gades in the ring Whoa

Where the lost get found and we crown ’em the cir cus kings Don’t fight it, it’s com in’ for you, run nin’ at you It’s on ly this mo ment, don’t care what comes af ter It’s blind in’ out shin in’ an y thing that you know Just sur ren der ’cause you’re (G)com in’ and you wan na go

It’s ev ’ry thing you ev er want

It’s ev ’ry thing you ev er need

And it’s here, right in front of you (This is where you) This is where you wan na be

It’s ev ’ry thing you ev er want

It’s ev ’ry thing you ev er need

And it’s here, right in front of you

This is where you wan na (Asus)be

(CN.C.)This is where you wan na (D)be Where it’s cov ered in all the col ored lights?

Where the run a ways are run nin’ the night Im pos si ble comes true It’s tak in’ o ver you Oh!

This is the great est show!

We light (A)it up, we won’t come (Bm)down And the walls can’t stop us now Watch in’ it come true, it’s tak in’ o (Bm)ver you Oh!

(G)This is the great est show!

Oh!

(A)This is the great est show!

Oh!

(G)This is the great est show!

Oh!

(A)This is the great est show!

Oh!

(G)This is the great est show!

The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul: 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 D, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)”

What key is "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul played in?
The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)"?
"The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" was originally performed by Pasek & Paul. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Pasek & Paul can I play here?
Try "IN THE BEDROOM DOWN THE HALL", "A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman)", "Anybody Have A Map? (from Dear Evan Hansen)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" by Pasek & Paul. 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 — 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 Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Greatest Show (From The Greatest Showman)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.