[Verse 1: Elton John]
Empty spaces (Spaces, spaces, spaces)
What are we livin' for?
Abandoned places
I guess we know the score
On and on
Does anybody know what we are lookin' for?
Another hero
Another mindless crime
Behind the curtain, in the pantomime
Hold the line
Does anybody want to take it anymore?

[Chorus: Elton John, Brian May & Roger Taylor]
The show must go on!
The show must go on!
Inside, my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on

[Verse 2: Elton John, Roger Taylor & Brian May]
Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance
Another heartache
Another failed romance
On and on
Does anybody know what we are living for?
I guess I'm learnin' (Learnin', learnin', learnin')
I must be warmer now
I'll soon be turnin' (Turnin', turnin') 'round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking
But inside in the dark, I'm aching to be free
[Chorus: Roger Taylor, Brian May & Elton John]
Show must go on
Show must go on
Inside, my heart is breaking
My make-up may be flaking
But my smile still stays on

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge: Elton John]
My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairy tales of yesterday grow but never die
I can fly, my friends

[Chorus: Elton John & Brian May, Elton John]
Show must go on!
The show must go on
I'll face it with a grin
I'm never givin' in
On with the show
Oh!

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro: Elton John & Brian May]
I'll top the bill, I'll overkill
I have to find the will to carry on
With the show
(Show must go on)
Show must go on!