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Boom boom bah bah,
boom boom bah bay,
b b boom bah bay bay,
(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.
(D)Boom bah bah bay,
(A)boom bah bah bay, do (Dsus4)day dah, do day dah.
That’s O.
K.
That’s the (G)ter ror of know ing what this world is a bout.
Watch ing some good friends scream ing “Let me out!” Pray to (G)mor row takes me (A)high er, pres sure (D)on peo ple, peo ple (G)on (A)streets.
(CN.C.)Do do do.
Ba da ba ba ba.
O.
K.
Chip ping a round, kick my brains on the (G)floor.
These are the days
it nev er rains but it pours.
(D)Peo ple on streets,
(Dsus4)peo ple on streets.
It’s the (G)ter ror of know ing what this world is a bout,
watch ing some good friends scream ing “Let me out!” Pray to (G)mor row, take me (A)high high er.
on peo ple, peo ple 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.
Why,
Why?
(A)Love, love, love, love.
In san i ty laughs, un der pres sure we’re crack ing, can’t we give our selves one more (G)chance?
Why (G)can’t we (D)give love one more chance?
Why (G)can’t we (D)give love, give love, (G)give love, (A)give (G)love, (D)give love, give love, (A)give love, give love.
(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 (A7)car (Gsus2)ing a (A7)bout (Gsus2)our selves (A7)this (Gsus2)is our (A7)last (Gsus2)dance.
(D)This is our (G)selves.
Un der (D)pres sure.
Un der pres sure.
(D)Pres sure.
Under Pressure — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Under Pressure”
- Why does the accompaniment for "Under Pressure" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in D at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Under Pressure" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Under Pressure"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Under Pressure", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Under Pressure" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Under Pressure"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Under Pressure"?
- "Under Pressure" was originally performed by Queen & David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Can I use "Under Pressure" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is D; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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