Peak
42
Weeks
9
Score
678
Chart Year
1980
"Play the Game" is a song by British rock band Queen, written by Freddie Mercury. It is the first track on the first side of their 1980 album The Game. It also appears on their album Greatest Hits. The single was a hit in the UK, reaching No. 14 in the charts, and in the US, peaking at No. 42.
Open up your mind and let me step inside Rest your weary head and let your heart decide It's so easy when you know the rules It's so easy all you have to do Is fall in love Play the game Everybody play the game of love Ooh yeah When you're feeling down and your resistance is low Light another cigarette and let yourself go This is your life Don't play hard to get It's a free world All you have to do is fall in love Play the game - yeah Everybody play the game of love Ooh yeah My game of love has just begun Love runs from my head down to my toes My love is pumping through my veins Play the game Driving me insane Come come come come come play the game Play the game play the game play the game Play the game Everybody play the game of love This is your life, don't play hard to get It's a free free world All you have to do is fall in love Play the game Yeah play the game of love Your life - don't play hard to get It's a free free world All you have to do is fall in love Play the game yeah everybody play the game of love
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 28, 1980 | 67 | 59 |
| 2 | Jul 5, 1980 | 57 | 69 |
| 3 | Jul 12, 1980 | 51 | 75 |
| 4 | Jul 19, 1980 | 44 | 82 |
| 5 | Jul 26, 1980 | 42 | 84 |
| 6 | Aug 2, 1980 | 42 | 84 |
| 7 | Aug 9, 1980 | 45 | 81 |
| 8 | Aug 16, 1980 | 74 | 52 |
| 9 | Aug 23, 1980 | 93 | 33 |