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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Show Must Go On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of B, 84 BPM.
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About “The Show Must Go On”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Show Must Go On" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Show Must Go On" is in B.
- 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.
- Does "The Show Must Go On" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Show Must Go On" is in the key of B at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Show Must Go On"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of B, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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