Queen is an English rock band originally consisting of four members: vocalist and pianist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bass guitarist John Deacon, and drummer Roger Taylor.
The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor's former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter's departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band's name would be.
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[Verse 1] Bm Empty spaces - what are we living for G abandoned places - I guess we know the score EmF#Em on and on, does anybody know what we are looking for? Bm Another hero, another mindless crime G behind the curtain, in the pantomime EmF#Em hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore?
[Chorus] BmG The show must go on, the show must go on, yeah, Em inside my heart is breaking F# my make-up may be flaking EmBm but my smile still stays on.
[Verse 2] C#m Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance A another heartache, another failed romance F#mG#F#m on and on, does anybody know what we are living for? C#m I guess I'm learning, I must be warmer now, A I'll soon be turning, round the corner now F#m outside the dawn is breaking G#F#mEm but inside in the dark I'm aching to be free.
[Chorus] BmG The show must go on, the show must go on, yeah, Em inside my heart is breaking F# my make-up may be flaking EmBm but my smile still stays on.
[Bridge] FGEmAmG My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies FGEmAm fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die C#m7b5D I can fly - my friends.
[Chorus] BmG The show must go on, the show must go on, yeah, Em I'll face it with a grin F# I'm never giving in EmBm on - with the show.
[Solo] BmGEmF#Em
[Outro] EmF# I'll top the bill, I'll overkill, EmF# I have to find the will to carry on. EmBm The show must go on.