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In the Lap of the Gods


"In the Lap of the Gods" by Queen is originally in the key of C major. It was written by Freddie Mercury, the lead vocalist and pianist of the band. The song is featured on their 1974 album "Sheer Heart Attack." With its energetic rhythm and powerful vocals, "In the Lap of the Gods" showcases Queen's signature blend of rock and operatic elements. The track is known for its dynamic instrumentation and Mercury's impressive vocal range, making it a standout piece in the band's repertoire.

In the Lap of the Gods - Queen

la la SI LA , la la si si la
It's so easy , but I can't do it
la SI LA , la la la si si la
So risky , but I gotta chance it
si LA SOL , si si si DO DO la si
So funny , there's nothing to laugh about
si LA SOL , si si si MI si MI SOL SI
My money , that's all you want to talk about
SOL MI LA LA LA SI SI SOL SOL
I can see what you want me to be
MI SOL FA# FA# MI
But I'm no fool
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods

SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
la la FA# MI FA# SOL FA# SOL SI
I can see what you want me to be
SOL FA# FA# MI
But I'm no fool
la la SI LA , la si si la
No beginning , there's no ending
la la SI LA la si si la
There's no meaning in my pretending
la LA SOL , si si si la si DO si
Believe me , life goes on and on and
si LA SOL MI MI MI MI MI si MI SOL SI
Forgive me when I ask you where do I belong
SOL MI LA ( LA SOL LA MI )
You say I ( you can do it )
LA ( LA SOL LA MI )
Can't ( you can do it )
( LA LA SI ) SOL SOL
( You can go and set it free ) set you free from me
MI SOL FA# FA# MI
But that's not true
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods

SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
la la FA# MI FA# SOL FA# SOL SI
I can see what you want me to be
MI SOL FA# FA# MI
But I'm no fool
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods
SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI , la
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
FA# , MI , FA# SOL
Whoa , whoa , la la
FA# , SOL , SI
Whoa , whoa , ooh

MI SOL FA# FA# MI
But that's not true
RE si RE MI RE MI RE
It's in the lap of the Gods
SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI , la
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
FA# , MI , FA# SOL
Whoa , whoa , la la
FA# , SOL , SI
Whoa , whoa , ooh

MI SI LA FA# MI
But I'm no fool
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods
SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI , la
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
FA# , MI , FA# SOL
Whoa , whoa , la la
FA# , SOL , SI
Whoa , whoa , ooh
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods
SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI , la
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
FA# , MI , FA# SOL
Whoa , whoa , la la
FA# , SOL , SI
Whoa , whoa , ooh

MI SI LA FA# MI
But I'm no fool
RE si RE MI RE si RE RE
It's in the lap of the Gods
SOL , FA# , SOL FA# MI , la
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
FA# , MI , FA# SOL
Whoa , whoa , la la
FA# , SOL , SI
Whoa , whoa , ooh