Queen – We Are the Champions Lyrics

“We Are the Champions” is the second track on Queen’s sixth studio album, News of the World. It was released as an A-side single, with its partner song, “We Will Rock You”, as the B-side. The songs were written as companions and are frequently played consecutively. The single was an international success, reaching the top 10 in seven countries.

“We Are the Champions” is a power ballad celebrating victory after a hard fought battle against long odds. It is often used as a victory anthem at sporting events. It’s been cited as the catchiest song ever recorded.

A 2006 dance remix cover of “We Are the Champions” by Crazy Frog became a massive international success, reaching the top 10 in nine different countries, including #1 in France.

We Are the Champions Lyrics by Queen

[Verse 1]
I’ve paid my dues, time after time
I’ve done my sentence, but committed 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 I need to go on and on, and on, and on)

[Chorus]
We are the champions, my friends
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
[Verse 2]
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 I need to go on and on, and on, and on)

[Chorus]
We are the champions, my friends
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 friends
And we’ll keep on fighting till the end, oh
We are the champions
We are the champions
No time for losers
‘Cause, we are the champions…