Pink Floyd - The Show Must Go On Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'The Show Must Go On' by Pink Floyd?

   'The Show Must Go On' was written by Roger Waters, the primary creative force behind Pink Floyd's 1979 album The Wall.

2. Who sang the lead vocals on 'The Show Must Go On'?

   David Gilmour sang the lead vocals on 'The Show Must Go On.'

3. What inspired the backing vocals for 'The Show Must Go On'?

   Roger Waters wanted to create a Beach Boys-type sound for the backing vocals and enlisted the help of Beach Boy Bruce Johnston. Toni Tennille of Captain & Tennille also contributed to the backing vocals.

4. Does 'The Show Must Go On' include any extra verses not heard in the original song?

   Yes, there is an extra verse that was cut from the studio album but is included in the lyrics printed on the album sleeve.

5. Is 'The Show Must Go On' included in the film version of The Wall?

   No, 'The Show Must Go On' does not appear in the 1982 film version of The Wall or in Roger Waters' post-Pink Floyd 1990 concert The Wall – Live in Berlin.

6. Which other songs on The Wall does 'The Show Must Go On' have similar chord patterns to?

   'The Show Must Go On' has chord patterns closely resembling those found in 'Mother,' 'In the Flesh,' and 'Waiting for the Worms.'