Queen

Released: May 22, 1989

Songwriter: Queen

Producer: David Richards Queen

[Instrumental intro]

[Verse 1]
What is there left for me
To do in this life?
Did I achieve what I had
Set in my sights?
Am I a happy man
Or is this sinking sand?
Was it all worth it
Was it all worth it?
Yeah, now hear my story
Let me tell you about it

[Pre-Chorus]
We bought a drum kit
I blew my own trumpet
Played the circuit
Thought we were perfect

[Chorus]
Was it all worth it?
Ooh, giving all my heart and soul
And staying up all night
Was it all worth it?
Living breathing rock 'n' roll
A godforsaken life
Was it all worth it
Was it all worth it all these years?

[Verse 2]
Put down our money
Without counting the cost
It didn't matter if we won
If we lost
Yes, we were vicious
Yes, we could kill
Yes, we were hungry
Yes, we were brill

[Pre-Chorus]
We served a purpose
Like a bloody circus
We were so dandy
We love you madly

[Chorus]
Was it all worth it?
Living breathing rock 'n' roll
This godforsaken life
Was it all worth it
Was it all worth it?
When the hurly burly's done

[Guitar Solo]
[Synth Orchestra Interlude]

[Pre-Chorus]
We went to Bali
Saw God and Dali
So mystic, surrealistic

[Chorus]
Was it all worth it? Yeah, yeah!
Giving all my heart and soul
And staying up all night
Was it all worth it?
Ooh, living breathing rock 'n' roll
This never ending fight
Was it all worth it
Was it all worth it?

[Outro]
Yes, it was a worthwhile
Experience, ha-ha!
It was worth it!

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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