Other arrangements of Under Pressure
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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Under Pressure" by Queen & David Bowie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Under Pressure" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Under Pressure" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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