Verse 1 Am Am Empty spaces, what are we living for? F F Abandoned places, I guess we know the score. Dm E Dm On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for? Am Am Another hero, another mindless crime, F F Behind the curtain, in the pantomime, Dm E Dm Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore? Chorus Am F The show must go on, The show must go on. Dm E Dm Am Inside my heart is breaking, my make-up may be flaking, But my smile still stays on. Verse 2 Bm Bm Whatever happens, I'll leave it all to chance, G G Another heartache, another failed romance. Em F# Em On and on, does anybody know what we are living for? Bm Bm I guess I'm learning I must be warmer now, G G I'll soon be turning round the corner now, Em F# Em Dm Outside the dawn is breaking, but inside in the dark I'm aching to be free. Chorus Am F The show must go on, The show must go on. Dm E Dm Am Inside my heart is breaking, My make-up may be flaking, But my smile still stays on. AFFDEDm Bridge Eb F Dm Gm My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, Eb F Dm Gm Fairy-tales of yesterday will grow and never die, G C I can fly, my friends. Chorus Am The show must go on, F The show must go on. Dm E Dm I'll face it with a grin, I'm never giving in, on with the show. Solo AAFF Outro Dm Dm E Dm I'll top the bill I'll overkill I have to find the will to carry on, E Dm (On with the show, with the) show Am The show must go on