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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Under Pressure" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Under Pressure" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Under Pressure" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Under Pressure" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Under Pressure" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.