WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS LYRICS - QUEEN | NEWS OF THE WORLD

"We Are the Champions" is the 1977 stadium anthem by Queen, written by Freddie Mercury and released as a single on 7 October 1977 (with "We Will Rock You" as the B-side) from the band's sixth studio album News of the World (28 October 1977).

It became one of the most famous songs in pop history — standing alongside "Bohemian Rhapsody" as a defining Queen anthem — the official theme of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a 2009 Grammy Hall of Fame inductee, and voted the world's favourite song in a 2005 Sony Ericsson world poll.

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We Are the Champions Song Credits

Song: We Are the Champions
Singer: Queen
Album: News of the World (6th studio album)
Single release: 7 October 1977 (B-side "We Will Rock You")
Songwriter: Freddie Mercury
Producers: Queen, assisted by Mike "Clay" Stone
Music Label: EMI (UK) / Elektra (US)

We Are the Champions Lyrics

Please note that the full lyrics of "We Are the Champions" are not reproduced here. The official video on Queen's YouTube channel has no public caption track, so no verbatim excerpt is included either. You can enjoy the complete song on official streaming platforms and on Queen's official channel.

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FAQ

Who wrote "We Are the Champions"?
Freddie Mercury wrote it; it was released as a single on 7 October 1977 with "We Will Rock You" as the B-side.

Which album is "We Are the Champions" from?
It is from News of the World, Queen's sixth studio album, released on 28 October 1977.

How did "We Are the Champions" chart?
It reached UK #2, US Billboard Hot 100 #4 and Canada #3, and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009.

Why is "We Are the Champions" so famous?
A 2005 Sony Ericsson world poll voted it the world's favourite song, a 2011 study called it the catchiest song in pop history, and it was the official theme of the 1994 FIFA World Cup.