What key is "We Are The Champions" in?

"We Are The Champions" by Queen is in the key of G with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "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 sen tence for tune and ev ’ry thing that (C)goes but com mit ted no you (Dm)crime.

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

I’ve made a few.

I con I’ve 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 need to go on, and on, and on, and (D)on.

(G)We

are the (Bm7)cham pions my (Em7)friend.

And (G)we’ll

keep on (Bm7)fight ing ’til the (C)end.

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

(Cdim7)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 fame and for tune and ev ’ry thing that (C)goes with com mit ted thank you (Dm)all.

But it’s been (C)no bed of (F)ros es,

no pleas a ure

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

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

(G)world.

are the (Bm7)cham pions my (Em7)friend.

And (G)we’ll

keep on (Bm7)fight ing ’til the (C)end.

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

(Cdim7)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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 180 BPM. Difficulty: 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 G with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "We Are The Champions" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "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.