Other arrangements of Under Pressure
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(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.
(That’s o kay.) It’s the (G)ter ror of know ing what this (A)world is a bout,
(Gsus2)watch ing some (G)good friends scream (A)ing, “Let me out.” Pray to (G)mor row gets me (A)high er.
Pres sure (D)on peo ple, peo ple (G)on the (A)streets.
Ooh, (D5)day day day.
That’s o kay.
Chip pin’ a round to kick my (A)brains on the floor.
These are the days it nev er (A)rains, but it pours.
Hel lo!
(D)Peo ple on the streets,
eh de (A)lee da day.
Oh, (G)peo ple on the streets,
Hee da (A)dee dah dee dah dee dah.
It’s the (G)ter ror of know ing what this (A)world is a bout,
(Gsus2)watch ing some (G)good friends scream (A)ing, “Let me out.” Pray to (Gsus2)mor (G)row gets me high (A)er, high er.
Pres sure, (D)pres sure peo ple (G)on the (A)streets.
Turn 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)scratched and torn.
Why,
(F)why,
(G)why?
In (A)san i ty laughs un der (G)pres sure; we’re crack ing.
can’t we (D)give our selves one more (Bm)chance?
Why (G)can’t we (D)give love that one more chance?
Why 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 (Bm)love’s such an (A)old fash ioned (D)word, and love (A)dares you to (G6)care for the (A)peo ple on the (D)edge of the (F#m)night.
And love (G)dares you to (A)change our way of (G)car ing a (A)bout our selves.
(G)This is our (A)last chance;
(D)this is our (G)selves.
Un der (D)pres sure.
Un der pres sure.
(Em)Pres (D)sure.
Under Pressure — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Under Pressure" by 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, 116 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Under Pressure”
- What key is "Under Pressure" by David Bowie played in?
- Under Pressure is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Under Pressure"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Under 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 "Under Pressure"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Under Pressure"?
- "Under Pressure" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Under Pressure"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, A7, Am, Bm, C, D, Dpow, Dsus4, +6 more.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "YOUNG AMERICANS", "FAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Under Pressure" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Under Pressure" by 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.