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This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
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A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

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Who Wants To Live Forever

"Who Wants To Live Forever" by Queen is a poignant and emotive ballad. Released in 1986 as part of their album "A Kind of Magic," the song was composed by guitarist Brian May, who also performs the iconic guitar solo. The lyrics, penned by May, reflect on the fleeting nature of human existence and the desire for eternal life. One interesting aspect of the song is its inclusion in the soundtrack of the film "Highlander," adding to its popularity and cultural significance. Sung with passion by Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, the melody is characterized by sweeping orchestration, powerful vocals, and May's distinctive guitar work, evoking a sense of longing and introspection.
Who Wants To Live Forever - Queen

e a b c c
There's no time for us
e d c b b
There's no place for us
b e g g . . . d d b e , b a g b a a
What is this thing that builds our dreams , yet slips away from us

c c . . . d d . . . d d e
Who wants to live forever
e e . . . f# f# . . . f# f# g
Who wants to live forever
e . . . f# e d
Oh ooo oh
e a b c c
There's no chance for us
a e d c c b a b
It's all decided for us
b e g g . . . d d b e , b a g b a a
This world has only one sweet moment set aside for us

c c . . . d d . . . d d e
Who wants to live forever
e e . . . f# f# . . . f# f# g
Who wants to live forever
g . . . f# g
Oh ooo oh
e e . . . f# f# . . . g g a
Who dares to love forever
b C4 b a , b a# a . . . g a g e
Oh oo woh , when love must die

e f# g g . . . f# g g
But touch my tears with your lips
f# g a b a g . . . f# g a b a g . . . e
Touch my world with your fingertips
g g . . . a a . . . a a b
And we can have forever
g g . . . a D4 a . . . a a b
And we can love forever
g b . . . a g . . . e e d d
Forever is our today

g g . . . a a . . . a a b
Who wants to live forever
g g . . . a a . . . a a b
Who wants to live forever
g b . . . a g . . . e e d d
Forever is our today
e e d e b a g a g
Who waits forever anyway?