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The Show Must Go On Chords

Here are the chords for “The Show Must Go On” by Queen — in the key of Bm (Bm, G, Em and F#). It's rated Advanced. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:BmGEmF#C#mAF#mG#FAmD

Chords for The Show Must Go On

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Advanced

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EmptyBmspaces - what are we living for

abandonedGplaces I guess we know the score

Emon and on,

doesF#anybody know what we areEmlooking for

AnotherBmhero, another mindless crime

behind theGcurtain, in the pantomime

Emhold the line,

doesF#anybody want to take itEmanymore?

The show must goBmon,

the show must goGon, yeah,

Eminside my heart is breaking

myF#make-up may be flaking

but myEmsmile still stays on.Bm

WhateverC#mhappens I'll leave it all to chance

anotherAheartache, another failed romance

F#mon and on,

doesG#anybody know what we areF#mliving for?

I guess I'mC#mlearning, I must be warmer now,

I'll soon beAturning, round the corner now

F#moutside the dawn is breaking

butG#inside in the dark

I'm aching to beF#mfree.Em

The show must goBmon, the show must goGon

Eminside my heart is breaking

myF#make-up may be flaking

but myEmsmile still stays on.Bm

MyFsoul isGpainted like

theEmwings ofAmbutterflGies

Ffairytales ofGyesterday

willEmgrow but neverAmdie

EmI can fly - myDfriends.

The show must goBmon,

the show must goGon, yeah,

I'llEmface it with a grin

I'mF#never giving in

on - with theEmshow.Bm

I'llEmtop the bill, I'llF#overkill,

IEmhave to find the will to carryF#on.

TheEmshow must go on.Bm

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About The Show Must Go On

“The Show Must Go On” by Queen is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 11 chords — Bm, G, Em, F#, C#m, A, F#m and G#, and a few more — with the progression centred on Bm, G and Em. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.