What key is "We Are The Champions" in?

"We Are The Champions" by Queen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 178 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.

Is "We Are The Champions" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "We Are The Champions" 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.

How long does it take to learn "We Are The Champions" 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.

Lyrics

I’ve paid my (Dm)dues

and time af ter (Dm)time.

I’ve done my (Dm)sen tence and ev ’ry thing that but com mit ted no (Dm)crime.

But it’s been And bad mis (F)takes, es,

I’ve made a (F)few.

I con I’ve er had my (F)share of sand fore (C)kicked in my man (Dm)face but (G)I’ve ain’t come na (C)through.

And I need to go (C9)on, and on, and on, and (D)on.

(G)We

are the (Bm7)cham pions my (Em)friend.

And (G)we’ll

keep on (Bm7)fight ing till the (C)end.

(Am)We are the (D)cham pions.

(Cdim)We are the cham pions.

(G)No time for (Am7)los ers, ’cause (Bb6)we are the (C7)cham pions

of the (Gm)world.

I’ve tak en my (Dm)bows

and my cur tain (Dm)calls.

You brought me (Dm)sen fame and ev ’ry thing that (Am7)goes with it, I thank you (Dm)all.

But it’s been no bed of (F)ros es,

no pleas ure (F)cruise.

I con sid er it a (F)chal lenge be fore (C)the whole hu man (Dm)race and (G)I ain’t gon na (C)lose.

And I need to go (C9)on, and on, and on, and (D)on.

(G)We

are the (Bm7)cham pions my (Em)friend.

And (G)we’ll

keep on (Bm7)fight ing till the (C)end.

(Am)We are the (D)cham pions.

(Cdim)We are the cham pions.

(G)No time for (Am7)los ers, ’cause (Bb6)we are the (C7)cham pions

of the (Gm)world.

I’ve tak en my

of the...

(C7)cham pions.

We Are The Champions by Queen

5 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 178 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Are The Champions”

What key is "We Are The Champions" in?: "We Are The Champions" by Queen is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 178 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "We Are The Champions" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "We Are The Champions" 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.
How long does it take to learn "We Are The Champions" 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.