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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

a a B A , a a b b a
It's so easy , but I can't do it
a B A , a a a b b a
So risky , but I gotta chance it
b A G , b b b C C a b
So funny , there's nothing to laugh about
b A G , b b b E b E G B
My money , that's all you want to talk about
G E A A A B B G G
I can see what you want me to be
E G F# F# E
But I'm no fool
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods

G , F# , G F# E
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
a a F# E F# G F# G B
I can see what you want me to be
G F# F# E
But I'm no fool
a a B A , a b b a
No beginning , there's no ending
a a B A a b b a
There's no meaning in my pretending
a A G , b b b a b C b
Believe me , life goes on and on and
b A G E E E E E b E G B
Forgive me when I ask you where do I belong
G E A ( A G A E )
You say I ( you can do it )
A ( A G A E )
Can't ( you can do it )
( A A B ) G G
( You can go and set it free ) set you free from me
E G F# F# E
But that's not true
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods

G , F# , G F# E
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
a a F# E F# G F# G B
I can see what you want me to be
E G F# F# E
But I'm no fool
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods
G , F# , G F# E , a
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
F# , E , F# G
Whoa , whoa , la la
F# , G , B
Whoa , whoa , ooh

E G F# F# E
But that's not true
D b D E D E D
It's in the lap of the Gods
G , F# , G F# E , a
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
F# , E , F# G
Whoa , whoa , la la
F# , G , B
Whoa , whoa , ooh

E B A F# E
But I'm no fool
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods
G , F# , G F# E , a
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
F# , E , F# G
Whoa , whoa , la la
F# , G , B
Whoa , whoa , ooh
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods
G , F# , G F# E , a
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
F# , E , F# G
Whoa , whoa , la la
F# , G , B
Whoa , whoa , ooh

E B A F# E
But I'm no fool
D b D E D b D D
It's in the lap of the Gods
G , F# , G F# E , a
Whoa , whoa , la la la , whoa
F# , E , F# G
Whoa , whoa , la la
F# , G , B
Whoa , whoa , ooh