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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.
Bah bah bah,
bah bah bah, bah (G)bah bah,
bah bah bah.
It’s the (G)ter ror of know ing what this (A)world is a bout, (G)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.
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?
In (A)san i ty laughs, un der pres sure we’re crack ing.
Can’t we (D)give our selves
one more (G)chance?
Why (G)can’t we (D)give love selves
one more (G)chance?
Why (G)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 love’s such an 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 (A)car ing a bout our selves.
This is our last dance.
This is our last dance.
(D)This is our (G)selves
(A)un der (D)pres sure,
un der pres sure,
(D)pres sure.
Under Pressure — Simple Sheet Music
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"Under Pressure" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Under Pressure”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Under Pressure"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Under Pressure" by David Bowie & Queen 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Under Pressure" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 & Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Under Pressure". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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