[ verse 1 ]
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?
[ chorus ]
Bm G
the show must go on , the show must go on , yeah ,
Em
inside my heart is breaking
F#
my make – up may be flaking
Em Bm
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#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
outside the dawn is breaking
G# F#m Em
but inside in the dark i’m aching to be free .
[ chorus ]
Bm G
the show must go on , the show must go on , yeah ,
Em
inside my heart is breaking
F#
my make – up may be flaking
Em Bm
but my smile still stays on .
[ bridge ]
F G Em Am G
my soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
F G Em Am
fairytales of yesterday will grow but never die
C#m7b5 D
i can fly – my friends .
[ chorus ]
Bm G
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
Em Bm
on – with the show .
[ solo ]
Bm G Em F# Em
[ outro ]
Em F#
i’ll top the bill , i’ll overkill ,
Em F#
i have to find the will to carry on .
Em Bm
the show must go on .