We Are The Champions

Queen · Queen On Fire: Live At The Bowl [2010]

I've paid my dues

time after time

I've done my sentence

but commited no crime

and bad mistakes

I've made a few

I've had my share of sand kicked in my face

but I've come through

(And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on)



We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

Of the world



I've taken my bows

and my curtain calls

you brought me fame and fortune

and everything that goes with it

I thank you all

but it's been no bed of roses

no pleasure cruise

I consider it a challenge before

the whole human race

And I ain't gonna lose

(And we mean to go on, and on, and on, and on)



We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

Of the world



We are the champions, my friend

and we'll keep on fighting

till the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause We are the champions

We Are The Champions

Released as the closing track on Queen's 1975 album A Night At The Opera, this anthem has become one of the most recognizable songs in rock history. Written by Freddie Mercury and co-produced by John Deacon, the track builds from a driving bassline to a soaring chorus that celebrates triumph and unity. Its enduring popularity stems from its universal message and Mercury's distinctive vocal delivery, which has made it a staple at sporting events and celebrations worldwide. The song's inclusion on the 2010 live recording Queen On Fire: Live At The Bowl captures the band's electric energy and the power of their performance, further cementing its status as a timeless classic.