Chords + Lyrics | Don’t Stop Me Now
Intro
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm | C7 |
Tonight I’m gonna have myself a real good time. I feel alive,
| F | F7/A | Bb | Gm7 | D7 |
and the world, I’ll turn it inside out, yeah. I’m floating around in ecstasy. So,
| Gm F C | Gm | Gm F C | Gm | C7 |
(Don’t stop me now) (don’t stop me). ‘Cause I’m having a good time, having a good time.
Verse 1
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 |
I’m a shooting star leaping through the sky, like a tiger, defying the laws of the gravity.
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 |
I’m a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva, I’m gonna go, go, go, there’s no stopping me.
| F | F7/Eb | Bb | Gm7 | D7/F# | Gm7 |
I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah, 200 degrees, that’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit.
| D7/F# | Gm7 | Bb | C |
I’m travelling at the speed of light, I wanna make a supersonic man out of you.
Chorus 1
| F Gm Am | Dm | Gm | C7 |
(Don’t stop me now) I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball.
| F Gm Am | Dm | Gm | D/F# |
(Don’t stop me now) If you wanna have a good time, just give me a call.
| Gm F C7 | Gm7 | Gm F C7 | Gm7 |
(Don’t stop me now) ‘Cause I’m having a good time.
| C7 | Ab6/Bb | Ab6/Bb |
(Don’t stop me now) Yes, I’m having a good time, I don’t want to stop at all. Yeah,
Verse 2
I’m a rocket ship on my way to Mars, on a collision course. I am a satellite I’m out of control,
I am a sex machine ready to reload, like an atom bomb about to oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, explode.
I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah, 200 degrees, that’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit.
| D7/F# | Gm7 | Bb | C N.C | N.C |
I’m travelling at the speed of light, I wanna make a supersonic woman of you.
Breakdown
| N.C | N.C |
Don’t stop me, don’t stop me. Don’t stop me, hey, hey, hey!
| N.C | N.C |
Don’t stop me, don’t stop me. Ooh, ooh, ooh, I like it!
| N.C | N.C |
Don’t stop me, don’t stop me, Have a good time, good time!
| N.C | N.C |
Don’t stop me, don’t stop me, oh-ah!
Solo (verse 1st half)
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 |
Let loose, honey, all right.
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 |
Verse 3 (2nd half)
| F | F7/Eb | Bb | Gm7 | D7/F# | Gm7 |
Oh, I’m burnin’ through the sky, yeah, 200 degrees, that’s why they call me Mister Fahrenheit.
| D7/F# | Gm7 | Bb | C |
I’m travelling at the speed of light, I wanna make a supersonic man out of you.
Chorus 2
(Don’t stop me now) I’m having such a good time, I’m having a ball.
(Don’t stop me now) If you wanna have a good time (alright), just give me a call.
(Don’t stop me now) ‘Cause I’m having a good time (hey, hey).
(Don’t stop me now) Yes, I’m having a good time. I don’t want to stop at all.
Outro
| F | Am | Dm |
La-da-da-da-dah. Da-da-da-ha.
| Gm | C | F | F7 | Bb |
Ha-da-da, ha-ha-ha. Ha-da-da, ha-da-da-ah-ah.
| Gm7 | (D7) |
Oh, oh, oh, oh.
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords: Explore the Unconventional Five-Bar Structure
Don’t Stop Me Now is built around an unusual five-bar phrasing, rather than the typical four-bar structure. This creates a sense of forward motion that matches the song’s lyrical energy.
The tune begins with a I – III movement, which almost implies a major 7 sound, though the III chord being minor keeps it tastefully understated. This I – III pattern is a classic, appearing in countless pop hits.
The progression then unfolds into an extended cycle of fourths: Am7 – Dm7 – Gm – C7 – F – F7/A – Bb. Midway, a Gm – D7 sequence breaks the pattern, with D7 acting as a VIx—our first borrowed chord outside the key of F.
For the final “don’t stop me now…” section, the harmonic motion switches to II – I – V – II: Gm – F – C – Gm7, repeating before closing on chord V.
Intro
The complete three-part, five-bar intro progression:
| F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm | C7 |
| F | F7/A | Bb | Gm7 | D7 |
| Gm F C | Gm | Gm F C | Gm | C7 |
Verse
The verse mirrors the intro at full tempo:
||: F | Am7 | Dm7 | Gm7 | C7 :||
| F | F7/Eb | Bb | Gm7 | D7/F# |
| Gm7 | D7/F# | Gm7 | Bb | C |
The “I’m travelling at the speed…” line repeats the final two bars before a IV – V (Bb – C) transition lifts the energy into the chorus.
Chorus
The first two lines resemble the intro but differ slightly in harmonic emphasis. The section then reprises the intro-like flow before resolving beautifully on an Ab6/Bb chord:
| F Gm Am | Dm | Gm | C7 |
| F Gm Am | Dm | Gm | D7/F# |
| Gm F C7 | Gm7 | Gm F C7 | Gm7 |
| C7 | Ab6/Bb | Ab6/Bb |
There are two practical ways to play Don’t Stop Me Now on guitar, depending on your band setup. If there’s a pianist, focus on power chords to add drive and support the harmony—like in the second video of the course. But if there’s no piano, the guitar must carry the full harmonic load, recreating the piano parts across the entire arrangement.
To help with both scenarios, I’ve made TAB examples here: Don’t Stop Me Now – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Once you’ve learned the parts, use the chord chart to practise along with the recording and lock into Freddie Mercury’s unique rhythmic phrasing.
Don’t Stop Me Now Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro Download
Creating this chord chart took considerable effort—not only in perfecting the chords (always a challenge with piano-driven songs) but also in designing a layout that clearly shows the song’s unconventional five-bar phrasing.
You can download the chart as a static PDF, or, for more flexibility, grab the iReal Pro version to adjust layout, tempo, or even key to suit your needs.
Don’t Stop Me Now TAB | Course Preview
I’ve transcribed every section of Don’t Stop Me Now as if there were no piano player in the band, ensuring the guitar fully carries the arrangement.
Since the solo has been thoroughly covered elsewhere, I’ve included two solid versions in the playlist at the top of the page. Whether or not you have a piano player, that solo must be played note-for-note.
Here’s a preview of my TAB—this is half the intro, adapted for guitar.
The cover band encore
Between 1974 and 1978, Queen released an album every year, each producing at least one defining hit. By the time Jazz arrived in 1978, the band had already established a remarkable catalogue, with Bohemian Rhapsody as their crowning masterpiece. Jazz featured Fat Bottomed Girls and Don’t Stop Me Now, one of Queen’s most enduring and universally adored tracks. With Freddie Mercury at the piano, Brian May steps back until the solo, leaving the spotlight entirely to Mercury’s voice and keys.
Fast forward to today, and Don’t Stop Me Now remains the go-to cover band encore—often giving the guitarist a well-earned break while the pianist and singer take centre stage, only to return for the solo. But what if you’ve sacked the piano player for playing the wrong chords and need to tackle it yourself on guitar? Is it even possible? (Spoiler: it is—I’ve made you the TAB!)
And one last thing—end on that D7 chord. Queen may have faded out, but that tense, unresolved chord says it all: we don’t want to stop. Then hand it over to the DJ.
In the world of cover bands, a few songs are guaranteed to close the night in style. Whether it’s Proud Mary (Tina Turner’s version), Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon), or an Oasis anthem like Don’t Look Back in Anger or Wonderwall, the ultimate encore choice is Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen.
Don’t Stop Me Now Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Don’t Stop Me Now (Queen) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Alternatively, here are five similar tunes you might enjoy:
