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Emp ty (Bm)spac es,
what are we (Bsus)liv ing for?
A ban doned (G)plac es,
I guess we (Em)know the score.
(Em7)On and on,
does (F#sus)an y bod y (F#)know what we are (Em)look ing for?
An oth er (Bm)he ro,
an oth er (Bsus)mind less crime be hind the (G)cur tain
in the (Em)pan to mime,
(Em7)hold the line,
does (F#sus)an y bod y (F#)want to take it an y (Em)more?
The show must go (Bm)on,
the show must go (G)on.
In (Em7)side my heart is (Em6)break ing, my (F#sus)make up may be (F#)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 (F#m)failed ro mance.
(F#m7)On and on,
does (G#sus)an y bod y (G#)know what we are (F#m)liv ing for?
I (F#m)guess I’m (C#m)learn ing,
I must be (C#sus)warm er now.
I’ll (C#m)soon be (A)turn ing
’round the (F#m)cor ner now.
Out (F#m7)side the dawn is (F#m6)break ing, but (G#sus)in side in the (G#)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 (Em6)break ing, my (F#sus)make up may be (F#)flak ing, but my (Em)smile
still (Bm)stays on.
Yeah,
yeah.
Ooh, (Em7)oh, ooh, (Em6)oh.
My soul is (G)paint ed like the (Em)wings of but ter (Am)flies,
(F)fair y tales of yes ter day will (Em7)grow, but nev er die,
I can fly.
(Dsus)My friends,
(CN.C.)the show must go (Bm)on,
yeah,
the show must go (G)on.
I’ll (Em7)face it with a grin,
I’m (F#sus)nev er giv ing in, on
with the show.
Ooh, (G)I’ll (Em7)top the bill, I’ll (Em6)o ver kill, I (F#sus)have to find the will to car ry on,
(Em7)show.
The Show Must Go On — 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Show Must Go On”
- What key is "The Show Must Go On" by Queen played in?
- The Show Must Go On is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Show Must Go On"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Show Must Go On" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Show Must Go On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Show Must Go On"?
- "The Show Must Go On" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Show Must Go On"?
- This arrangement uses 25 chords: A, Am, Bm, Bsus2, Bsus4, C, C#m, C#m7, +17 more.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Show Must Go On" with lyrics?
- Yes — 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 — 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) — 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 — 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.