Empty spaces, what are we waiting for
Abandoned places, I guess we know the score 
On and on, does anybody know what we are looking for
Another hero, another mindless crime 
Behind the curtain in the pantomime 
Hold the line, does anybody want to take it anymore

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 

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 learning (I'm learning) 
I must be warmer now 
I'll soon be turning (turning, turning) round the corner now
Outside the dawn is breaking 
But inside in the dark I'm aching to be free

The show must go on, the show must go on, yeah
Oooh, inside my heart is breaking 
My make-up may be flaking, but my smile... still stays on
Yeah oh, oh, oh

My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies
Fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die 
I can fly, my friends 

The show must go on, yeah yeah
The show must go on, go on, go on 
I'll face it with a grin 
I'm never giving in, on with the show

I'll top the bill, I'll overkill 
I have to find the will to carry on 
On with the, on wïth the show 

The show must go on, go on, go on...