Other arrangements of Under Pressure
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Under Pressure" by David Bowie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Under Pressure" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Under Pressure" with hands-separate practice in D at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Under Pressure"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Under Pressure" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Under Pressure"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Under Pressure" is in the key of D at 116 BPM.
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