The Song
The Single
The Lyrics
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"We Will Rock You"
Written by: Brian May
Sung by: Freddie Mercury
Song Length: 2:01
Appears on: News of the World, Live Killers, Greatest Hits, Live Magic, Live at Wembly '86, Queen Rocks
Released: October 7, 1977
A-Side: We Are The Champions
Chart Position: 2
Weeks On Chart: ? (10/11)
Re-released: ?, 2000
B-Sides: KOM (Five-A-Side Mix), We Will Rock You (Enhanced Track), Megamix (Don't Wanna Let You Go/If Ya Gettin' Down/Keep On Movin'/We Will Rock You), Megamix Video (Enhanced Track)
Chart Position: 1
Weeks On Chart: 8+
Released: October 25, 1977
Double A-Side: We Are The Champions
Chart Position: 4
Weeks On Chart: 24
The most accurate, up-to-date lyrics for this song are provided courtesy Queenwords.
"We Will Rock You" was written by Brian May in response to massive fan support Queen at concerts.
It became Queen's most popular single in the US upon its release, giving them their very first top 5 hit.
The song's famous "stomp, stomp, clap" has become a staple at major sporting events around the world.
Although there's only one actual instrument in this song, here is a rather authentic re-creation.