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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Show Must Go On" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 84 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Show Must Go On”
- Can I play "The Show Must Go On" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Show Must Go On" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Show Must Go On" by Queen played in?
- The Show Must Go On 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 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 8 chords: Bm, Bsus4, C, Edim, Em, F#, F#sus4, G.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Show Must Go On"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Show Must Go On" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Show Must Go On"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Show Must Go On" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.