Key: B
Introduction:
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 G
The show must go on, the show must go on
Em F#
Inside my heart is breaking, my make-up may be flaking
Em Bm
But my smile still stays on
C#2
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#2
I guess I'm learning I must be warmer now
A
I'll soon be turning round the corner now
F#m G#
Outside the dawn is breaking
F#m F#5
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free.
Em Bm G
The show must go on, the show must go on.
Em F#
Inside my heart is breaking, my make-up may be flaking
Em 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 Bm G
I can fly, my friends, the show must go on, 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 Bm
On with the show, the show must go on