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Bohemian Rhapsody


The original key of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen is B flat major. The song was written by the lead vocalist and pianist of Queen, Freddie Mercury, and it was released in 1975 as part of their album "A Night at the Opera". Bohemian Rhapsody is a complex and unique composition, often described as a rock opera combining different musical styles and genres. It is known for its innovative structure, featuring distinct sections including a ballad, an operatic passage, and a hard rock segment. The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation, but it is believed to touch upon themes of life, death, and self-reflection. Freddie Mercury's powerful and versatile vocals are a highlight of the song, showcasing his range and artistic flair. One interesting fact about Bohemian Rhapsody is that it was initially met with mixed reviews upon its release but later became one of Queen's most popular and iconic songs. The melody of the song is characterized by its dynamic shifts, from soft and melodic to heavy and energetic, creating a rollercoaster of emotions for the listener.

Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

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e e
Mama,
c d e e
just killed a man
e e f g f e d
Put a gun against his head
d e f g f e d
Pulled my trigger, now he's dead
e e
Mama,
e g b a a
life had just begun
a c c c c c a f e d d
But now I've gone and thrown it all away
a a g a a# a
Mama, ooh
a a a# a a g g
Didn't mean to make you cry
c c g g a a a# a# c a# a
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
g a c g a f
Carry on, carry on
c c c# d# c# d# c# c
As if nothing really matters

e e
Too late,
c d e e
my time has come
e f g f e d
Sends shivers down my spine
d e f g f e d
Body's aching all the time
e e d c d e
Goodbye everybody
g b a a
, I've got to go
g a c c c c c a f e d d
Gotta leave you all behind and face the truth
a a g a a# a
Mama, ooh
a# a a g g
I don't want to die
c c g g a a a# a# a# c a#
I sometimes wish I'd never been born at all

Solo1 :
a g f c a d
d e f d e f g
d g a a# c d
c a# a a# a g a g f g f e f e d e d c c
c d e f g a a# c
c d e f g a c d
e f d e f d e f g
g a a# g a# d# d# d# d#

Opera :
e d# d# d d d# d# e e d# d# d
f# f# b
f# f# b
f# f# f f f# g# f#
f# f# g# f#
b b c b
f# f# g# f#
b b b c b a g
f# c c c c ( a f d )
c# c c b c c# c c b c
d d c b b c
d d e c c c b b b c

c# c# c
b b c
c# c# c c b
c f c f
g g a a# a g
( f f f )
c f c
g g a a# a g
( f f f )
c f DOL g g a a# a g
( f f f )
g a a# a g ( f f f )
g a a# a g
c f f d# c g#
f# e d# g# g c e f
c c c d c c c d c
c c d c a# a g
g c c d d d b b b b e e g a
g a# a# a g a# c

Solo2 :
f a a# c
d e f f a a# c d
c f a a# c d e f
g b c d e d

a# a# a# a a a g g f f e f g
a# a# a# a a a g g f f f a# c d
a# . . . . a g
a# a# a# a# a# a g
f f f f g
f f f f g f e

Solo3 :
f a a# c d e f f
a a# c d c
f a a# c d e f g
b c d e f# g
g# a# c a# c d c d d#
f f# g# a# b c# d# c# d# f f# a# c d d# f g
g# g g# a# DO"
c d e d e f g f g a a#
c f a c
c e g c
d f a d
e f
e g f g a a# a
b a b c
d d e c

a# a f a c c
a g f e c
a f g a f c#
a g g f f d e f

c c b b a# g


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