The song is driven by a funk-styled bass riff (played by Mercury) beginning in D minor and modulating to E minor throughout the song. John Deacon does not play bass guitar on this song—instead playing rhythm guitar on a Fender Telecaster.
The song is propelled by a funky bass line (played by Mercury) starting in D minor and shifting to E minor throughout, while John Deacon plays rhythm guitar on a Fender Telecaster instead of bass.