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€” Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Show Must Go On" by Queen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. 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€

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Show Must Go On" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe โ€” especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Show Must Go On".
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.
How do I use "The Show Must Go On" as a backing track?
Just press play โ€” the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The Show Must Go On" to fit my voice?
Yes โ€” the original is in B, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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