Pressure

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

You have to learn to pace your self.

(C)Pres (D)sure!

You’re just like ev ’ry bod y else.

(C)Pres (D)sure!

You’ve on ly had to run, so (Dm)far

so good.

But you will (F)come to a place where the on ly thing you feel are (Am)load (Dm)ed (Bb)guns in your (F)face, and you’ll (A7)have to deal with (Dm)pres sure.

You used to call me par a noid.

(C)Pres (D)sure!

But e ven you can not a void

(C)pres (D)sure.

You turned the tap dance in to (Dm)your

cru sade.

Now here you (F)are with your faith and your Pe ter Pan ad vice.

You (Am)have (Dm)no (Bb)scars on your (F)face, and you (A7)can not han dle (Dm)pres sure.

(G)All grown up and (Dmaj7)no place to go.

(G)Psych One, Psych Two, (Dmaj7)what do you know?

(F)All your life is (Cmaj7)Chan nel Thir teen,

(Cm)Ses a me Street.

(G)What does it (D)mean?

(C)Pres (D)sure!

(C)Pres (D)sure!

Pres sure!

I’m (Gm)sure you’ll (C)have some (C#dim7)cos mic (Dm)ra

tion ale.

But here you (F)are with your (G7)faith and your (A7)Pe ter Pan ad (Dm)vice.

You (Am)have (Dm)no (Bb)scars on your (F)face, and you can not (A7)han dle (Dm)Pres sure!

(Dm)Pres sure!

Pres sure!

(A7)One, two, (Dm)three, four, pres sure!

Pressure — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Pressure" by Billy Joel: 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 F, 144 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Pressure”

What key is "Pressure" by Billy Joel played in?
Pressure is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pressure"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pressure" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Pressure"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pressure"?
"Pressure" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pressure"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, C#dim7, Cm, Cmaj7, D, +8 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Pressure" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Pressure" by Billy Joel. 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 "Pressure" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "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.