Rock

We Are the Champions Chords

Queen Intermediate Key of C 6 Chords 3 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.

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Ebtap to play

Abtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Cm · Bb · Eb · Ab · F · G

Queen’s iconic anthem of triumph and resilience. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.

Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a steady, powerful strum to build the anthem-like feel, and let the chords ring out.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I’ve paid my dues

G

Time after time

Am

I’ve done my sentence

F

But committed no crime

C

And bad mistakes

G

I’ve made a few

Am F

I’ve had my share of sand kicked in my face

G

But I’ve come through

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Verse 2

C

I’ve taken my bows

G

And my curtain calls

Am F

You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it

C

I thank you all

G

But it’s been no bed of roses

Am

No pleasure cruise

F G

I consider it a challenge before the whole human race

C

And I ain’t gonna lose

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Bridge

F C

We are the champions, my friends

F C

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

F

We are the champions

C

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C

‘Cause we are the champions

Chorus

C G

And we mean to go on and on and on and on

Am F

We are the champions, my friends

C G

And we’ll keep on fighting ’til the end

Am

We are the champions

F

We are the champions

G

No time for losers

C G

‘Cause we are the champions of the world

Outro

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

C G

Of the world

Practice tip: Master the C-G-Am-F-G progression in the verses and chorus, as it’s the core of the song. For the dramatic ending, let the final C and G chords ring out fully.