The Show Must Go On (Live in Th��tre National de Chaillot, Paris, 17th January 1997)

Lyrics

[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!