(CN.C.)Emp ty (Bm)spac es,
what are we liv ing for, a ban doned (G)plac es,
I guess we know the score.
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 (G)mind less crime be hind the (G)cur tain
in the pan to mime.
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 on.
In (Em)side my heart is break ing, my (F#sus)make up may be (F#)flak ing but my (Em)smile
still (Bm)stays on.
The show must go on,
the show must go on.
In (Em)side my heart is break ing, my (F#sus)make up may be (F#)flak ing but my (Em)smile
still (Bm)stays on.
The Show Must Go On by Queen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Show Must Go On”
- What key is "The Show Must Go On" in?
- "The Show Must Go On" by Queen is in the key of D with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Show Must Go On" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Show Must Go On" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Show Must Go On"?
- This arrangement of "The Show Must Go On" uses 8 chords: Bm, Bsus4, C, Edim, Em, F#, F#sus4, G.
- How long does it take to learn "The Show Must Go On" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Queen can I play here?
- Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.