[9] The characteristic "bark" of the Wurlitzer's bass notes plays a prominent role in the song.

The song was used in several TV shows and films such as Hot in Cleveland, Will & Grace, EastEnders, My Name is Earl, The King of Queens, Good Omens, The Break-Up, the end credits of I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, The Simpsons,[10] Shaun of the Dead, Peter's Friends, The Secret Life of Pets, and the Family Guy episode "Farmer Guy".

The song was composed by John Deacon in the key of C major with a meter of 4/4, in swing feel.

[4] Very unusual for the genre, there is no section appearing more than twice; characteristic of many Queen songs, as affirmed by Brian May.

The arrangement features 3 and 4-part vocal and guitar harmonies, bass (melodic approach), drums, and electric piano.

Cash Box said that "the harmonies are smoothly designed to accentuate the hook of the chorus" and that "the beat is really good, on the edge of bubblegum, but still classy.

[18] Classic Rock History critic Millie Zeiler rated it John Deacon's best Queen song.