The Show Must Go On
View chords used in this chart
[Intro] Bm Bm2 Bm4 Bm G G5 G6 G Em F# Em F#
Bm
Empty spaces, what are we living for?
G
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score
Em F# 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
Em F# Em
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore?
Bm
The show must go on
G
The show must go on
Em
Inside my heart is breaking
F#
My make-up may be flaking
Em Bm
But my smile still stays on
C#m
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
A
Another heartache, another failed romance
F#m G# 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 G# F#m F#5
Outside the dawn is breaking, but inside in the dark I'm aching to be free
Em Bm
The show must go on
G
The show must go on
Em
Inside my heart is breaking
F#
My make-up may be flaking
Em Bm Bm G Em F# Em G
But my smile still stays on
F G Em Am
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
F G Em Am
Fairy-tales of yesterday will grow and never die
A9 D
I can fly, my friends
Bm
The show must go on
G
The show must go on
Em F# Em Bm G
I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with show
Em F# Em
I'll top the bill I'll overkill I have to find the will to cary on
On with the
F# Em
On with the show
Bm
The show must go on
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
A9 = X 0 2 2 0 0
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
Bm2 = X 2 4 6 3 2
Bm4 = X 2 2 4 3 2
C#m = X 4 6 6 5 4
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
F#5 = 2 4 4 X X X
F#m = 2 4 4 2 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G# = 4 3 1 1 1 4
G5 = 3 5 5 X X X
G6 = 3 X 2 4 3 X
How to play The Show Must Go On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.