Under Pressure

by Queen & David Bowie

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Bah bah bah bah,

bah bah bah bah

bah bah bah bah bah bah.

Bah bah bah bah,

bah bah bah bah

bah bah bah bah bah bah.

(D)Pres sure,

push ing (A)down on me, press ing (G)down on you; no man ask (A)for.

Un der (D)pres sure,

that burns (A)a build ing down, splits a (G)fam ’ly in two, puts (A)peo ple on streets.

Bah bah bah,

bah bah bah bah (G)bah bah bah bah bah.

That’s o kay!

It’s the (G)ter ror of know (A)ing what this (G)world is a (A)bout.

(G)Watch ing some (A)good friends scream (G)ing; let me out!

Pray to (G)mor row takes me high (A)er.

Pres sure (D)on peo ple; peo ple (G)on (A)streets.

(D)Do do do,

bah bah bah bah bah,

o kay.

(D)Pres sure,

push ing (A)down on me, press ing (G)down on you; no man ask (A)for.

Un der (D)pres sure,

that burns (A)a build ing down, splits a (G)fam ’ly in two, puts (A)peo ple on streets.

Bah bah bah,

bah bah bah bah (G)bah bah bah bah bah.

That’s o kay!

It’s the (G)ter ror of know (A)ing what this (G)world is a (A)bout.

(G)Watch ing some (A)good friends scream (G)ing; let me out!

Pray to (G)mor row takes me high (A)er.

Pres sure (D)on peo ple; peo ple (G)on (A)streets.

(D)Do do do,

bah bah bah bah bah,

o kay.

(G)on (A)streets.

Turned a (G)way from it all like a (C)blind man;

sat on a fence, but it (C)don’t work.

Keep (G)com ing up with love, but it’s so (C)slashed and torn.

Why?

(A)Why?

Why?

Love, love, love, love.

In (A)san i ty laughs, un der pres sure we’re crack ing.

Can’t we (D)give our selves one more (G)chance?

Why (G)can’t we (D)give our selves one more (G)chance?

Why (G)can’t we (D)give love, give love, (G)give love, (A)give love, (D)give love, give love, (A)give love, give love?

’Cause (G)love’s such an (A)old fash ioned (D)word, and love (A)dares you to (G)care for the (A)peo ple on the (D)edge of the (A)night, and love (G)dares you to (A)change our way of (A)car ing a bout our selves.

This is our last dance.

This is our last dance.

(D)This is our (G)selves

un der (D)pres sure,

un der pres sure,

(D)pres sure.

Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 112 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Under Pressure" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Under Pressure"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.