Queen

Released: July 13, 1973

Songwriter: Brian May

[Intro]
I want you, ahh
Woman

[Verse 1]
Tried to be a son and daughter rolled into one
You said you'd equal any man for having your fun

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Ooh, now didn’t you feel surprised to find the cap just didn't fit?
The world expects a man to buckle down and to shovel shit
What'll you do for loving when it’s only just begun?

[Chorus]
I want you
To be a woman, yeah

[Verse 2]
Tried to be a teacher and a fisher of men
An equal people preacher, will you lead us all the same?

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Well, I traveled around the world and found
A brand new word for day
Watching the time, mustn't linger behind
Pardon me I have to get away
Ooh, what'll you think of heaven if it's back from where you came?

[Chorus]
I want you
To be a woman

[Bridge]
I want you to be a woman
Yeah

[Outro]
You know I'm gonna save the world
Now you've just begun
Alright!

Formed in 1970, Queen was a British rock band whose classic line-up consisted of Freddie Mercury on lead vocals and piano, Brian May on lead guitar, Roger Taylor on drums, and John Deacon on bass. Although Mercury and May wrote the bulk of the band’s material, all four contributed to the songwriting, churning out huge hits. Initially a progressive rock band with strong metal influences, their sound evolved dramatically over time. The band went on to refine, if not define “stadium rock,” as they grew to become one of the most beloved rock bands of all time.

Their early progressive phase spawned epic tracks like “March of the Black Queen” and one international hit “Killer Queen.” But it was their 1975 track “Bohemian Rhapsody” which catapulted the group to super-stardom. The song reigned at #1 on the UK charts for nine weeks and has since been praised as one of the greatest songs of all time

Moving away from their album-orientated sound, the band only grew in popularity with such songs as November 1976’s “Somebody to Love,” October 1977’s “We Are the Champions,” January 1979’s “Don’t Stop Me Now,” June 1980’s “Another One Bites the Dust,” January 1984’s “Radio Ga Ga,” and many more. These songs are so beloved that a musical based on the band’s discography, titled We Will Rock You, became one of West-End’s longest-running shows with a 12-year run through May 2014—and more events being featured internationally, as well.

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