I've paid my dues And 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 | | We are the champions, my friend | | And we'll keep on fighting till the end | | We are the champions, we are the cham pions | | No time for loosers 'cause we are the champions | ( 2x | 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 REPETE