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Queen September 02, 2023

We Are The Champions by Queen: A Classic Rock Anthem from 1977

"We Are the Champions" stands as an enduring classic from the British rock legends Queen, making its debut on their 1977 album, "News of the World." This anthemic masterpiece, penned by the band's charismatic lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, has etched itself into the annals of rock history with its unmistakable resonance.

The song's journey was one of global triumph, climbing to the second spot on the UK Singles Chart, claiming the fourth position on the prestigious Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, securing a third place finish in Canada, and earning top ten rankings in numerous other nations. In 2009, it earned a well-deserved spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame, a testament to its enduring influence, and was further acknowledged as the world's favorite song in a 2005 poll conducted by Sony Ericsson in the realm of world music.

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“We Are The Champions” was released in 1977 by Queen

Did You Know

1. It was released in 1977 as a single and has since become one of the band's most popular and enduring songs. 

2. The song was written by Queen's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, and appears on their album "News of the World." 

3. "We Are The Champions" is known for its anthemic chorus and has been adopted as a sports anthem, often played at sporting events and used to celebrate victories.

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Lyrics

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


We are the champions, my friends

And we'll keep on fighting 'til 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 I need just go on and on, and on, and on


We are the champions, my friends

And we'll keep on fighting 'til 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 'til the end

We are the champions

We are the champions

No time for losers

'Cause we are the champions

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