“Hang On In There”, the second to last standard track on 1989’s The Miracle, was written by all four band members. Brian May plays both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as keyboards, a job he shared with Freddie Mercury, who also plays piano. The song originally appeared as the B-side to the “...
[Verse 1]
Don't let go
Don't lose your mystique
Wait a little longer
Tomorrow brings another feast
Don't let go
Don't lose your reputation
Thank God you're still alive
You're still in one piece
[Chorus]
Hang on in there
Don't lose your appetite
Hang on in there
Forget the danger signs
Pray for that magical moment (straight ahead)
And it will appear
Don't fight for lost emotions!
Wait for the sunrise
And everything will seem so clear
(Look straight ahead, look straight ahead!)
Hang on in there (hang on in there)
Hang on in there (hang on in there)
Your wish will be granted
All your problems will disappear
Don't be a fool
[Verse 2]
You haven't reached your peak
You got a fast car racing up inside you
Your life is incomplete
[Chorus]
Hang on in there
Hang on in there!
Pray for that magical moment and it will appear!
(Wait for that moment)
Wait for the sunrise (Ah)
Just wait and see, and it will seem so clear
(duh duh bap bee dee bup bup bup, duh da dup dee da, hey!)
[Bridge]
And let's go, let's go!
Okay, now do the change up
Yeah!
Hang in there!
(Hang on in there)
Yeah, hang on in there!
Yeah!
[Instrumental fade-out]
Hang On in There was written by Brian May & Freddie Mercury & John Deacon & Roger Taylor.
Hang On in There was produced by David Richards & Queen.
Queen released Hang On in There on Tue May 02 1989.