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Under Pressure

Queen & David Bowie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Bass Riff)
  D   D G/D   D   D G/D   D   D G/D
  D   Dmaj7   G/D   A/D

Intro
  D    Mm-Noom-Ba-Deh.       Doom-BoDmaj7om-Ba-Beh
  G/D    Doo-Boo-Boom-Ba-Beh-Beh                    A/D​

Verse
 PDressure Pushin' Down On MDmaj7e. Pressin' Down On You, No MG/Dan Ask For                             A/D​
Under PressDure That Brings A Building Down   A/C#​
Splits A FamilG/By In Two, Puts People On StAreets

Pre-Hook
  DMm-Ba-Ba-Beh, Mm-Ba-Ba-BeA/C#h
Dee-Day-G/BDa, Ee-Day-Da That's OkAay

Hook
That's The Terror GOf Knowing What This World Is About       A/G​
  GWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   A/G​
Pray TomoGrrow Gets Me Higher    A/G​
  Pressure On PeopDsus2/F#le, People On StreetGs      A​

Instruments (Bass Riff)
  DDa-Da-Da, Mm-Mm. Da-Da-DDa-Ba-Bum. Okay             D                 D  G/D​

Verse
  D    Chippin' Around, Kick Dmaj7My Brains 'Round The Floor
  G/D    These Are The Days It Never A/DRains But It Pours

Pre-Hook
  D    Ee-Doh-Ba-Buh, Ee-Da-Ba-A/C#Ba-Bop
  G/B    Mm-Bo-Bop, Beh-LuAp
  DPeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-Day     A/C#​
  Gadd9/BPeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-DAee-Da-Dee-Da

Hook
It's The TerrGor Of Knowing What This World Is About    A/G​
  GWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   A/G​
Pray TomoGrrow Gets Me Higher, HiA/Ggher, High
  Pressure On PeopDsus2/F#le, People On StreetGs      A         A​

Bridge
Turned Away FrGom It All Like A Blind Man     C​
  G    Sat On The Fence But It Don't Work  C​
Keep CominG' Up With Love But It's So Slashed And Torn   C​
Why, WAmhy, WFhy?        G/F      F    G/F​
  ALove. Love, Love, Love          Am​
InsAanity Laughs Under Pressure We'reA Breaking                           G​

Hook 2
Can't We GivDe Ourselves One More Chance?            G            A  G​
Why Can't We Give LoDve That One More Chance?               G             A  G​
Why Can't We Give Love,D Give Love, Give Love, Give LovGe           A            G​
  DGive Love, Give Love, Give LoveA/C#, Give Love?

Hook 3
'Cause LoveG/B's Such An Old-FashioAned Word              D​
And Love Dares A/C#You To Care For   G/B​
The PeoAple On The Edge Of TheD Night            A/C#​
And Love Dares G/BYou To Change Our AWay Of
  GCaring AboutA/G Ourselves. This Is OurG Last Dance      A/G​
  GThis Is Our Last A/GDance. This IsD/F# Ourselves GUnder PreAssure

Outro (Bass Riff)
  D    D      Under PrDessure        G/D    A/D​
PrDessure   D    G  A    A​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Under Pressure?

The chords for Under Pressure are: D, G/D, Dmaj7, A/D, A/C#, G/B, A, G, A/G, Dsus2/F#, Gadd9/B, C

What is the original key of Under Pressure?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Under Pressure?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Under Pressure in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Under Pressure be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Under Pressure on ukulele?

Chord Under Pressure can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Under Pressure?

Under Pressure uses 12 chords: D, G/D, Dmaj7, A/D, A/C#, G/B, A, G, A/G, Dsus2/F#, Gadd9/B, C

What is the easiest way to play Under Pressure?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Under Pressure released in?

Under Pressure was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Under Pressure?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Under Pressure to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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