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Under Pressure

Queen & David Bowie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Under Pressure by Queen & David Bowie in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Bass Riff)
  A   A D/A   A   A D/A   A   A D/A
  A   Amaj7   D/A   E/A

Intro
  A    Mm-Noom-Ba-Deh.       Doom-BoAmaj7om-Ba-Beh
  D/A    Doo-Boo-Boom-Ba-Beh-Beh                    E/A​

Verse
 PAressure Pushin' Down On MAmaj7e. Pressin' Down On You, No MD/Aan Ask For                             E/A​
Under PressAure That Brings A Building Down   E/G#​
Splits A FamilD/F#y In Two, Puts People On StrEeets

Pre-Hook
  AMm-Ba-Ba-Beh, Mm-Ba-Ba-BeE/G#h
Dee-Day-D/F#Da, Ee-Day-Da That's OkaEy

Hook
That's The Terror DOf Knowing What This World Is About       E/D​
  DWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   E/D​
Pray TomoDrrow Gets Me Higher    E/D​
  Pressure On PeopAsus2/C#le, People On StreetDs      E​

Instruments (Bass Riff)
  ADa-Da-Da, Mm-Mm. Da-Da-DAa-Ba-Bum. Okay             A                 A  D/A​

Verse
  A    Chippin' Around, Kick Amaj7My Brains 'Round The Floor
  D/A    These Are The Days It Never E/ARains But It Pours

Pre-Hook
  A    Ee-Doh-Ba-Buh, Ee-Da-Ba-E/G#Ba-Bop
  D/F#    Mm-Bo-Bop, Beh-LupE​
  APeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-Day     E/G#​
  Dadd9/F#People On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-DeEe-Da-Dee-Da

Hook
It's The TerrDor Of Knowing What This World Is About    E/D​
  DWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   E/D​
Pray TomoDrrow Gets Me Higher, HiE/Dgher, High
  Pressure On PeopAsus2/C#le, People On StreetDs      E         E​

Bridge
Turned Away FrDom It All Like A Blind Man     G​
  D    Sat On The Fence But It Don't Work  G​
Keep CominD' Up With Love But It's So Slashed And Torn   G​
Why, WEmhy, WChy?        D/C      C    D/C​
  ELove. Love, Love, Love          Em​
InsEanity Laughs Under Pressure We'reE Breaking                           D​

Hook 2
Can't We GivAe Ourselves One More Chance?            D            E  D​
Why Can't We Give LoAve That One More Chance?               D             E  D​
Why Can't We Give Love,A Give Love, Give Love, Give LovDe           E            D​
  AGive Love, Give Love, Give LoveE/G#, Give Love?

Hook 3
'Cause LoveD/F#'s Such An Old-FashionEed Word               A​
And Love Dares E/G#You To Care For   D/F#​
The PeoEple On The Edge Of TheA Night            E/G#​
And Love Dares D/F#You To Change Our WEay Of
  DCaring AboutE/D Ourselves. This Is OurD Last Dance      E/D​
  DThis Is Our Last E/DDance. This IsA/C# Ourselves DUnder PreEssure

Outro (Bass Riff)
  A    A      Under PrAessure        D/A    E/A​
PrAessure   A    D  E    E​
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Under Pressure?

The chords for Under Pressure are: A, D/A, Amaj7, E/A, E/G#, D/F#, E, D, E/D, Asus2/C#, Dadd9/F#, G

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: A, D/A, Amaj7, E/A, E/G#, D/F#, E, D, E/D, Asus2/C#, Dadd9/F#, G

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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