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Under Pressure

Queen & David Bowie

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments (Bass Riff)
  C   C F/C   C   C F/C   C   C F/C
  C   Cmaj7   F/C   G/C

Intro
  C    Mm-Noom-Ba-Deh.       Doom-BoCmaj7om-Ba-Beh
  F/C    Doo-Boo-Boom-Ba-Beh-Beh                    G/C​

Verse
 PCressure Pushin' Down On MCmaj7e. Pressin' Down On You, No MF/Can Ask For                             G/C​
Under PressCure That Brings A Building Down   G/B​
Splits A FamilF/Ay In Two, Puts People On StGreets

Pre-Hook
  CMm-Ba-Ba-Beh, Mm-Ba-Ba-BeG/Bh
Dee-Day-F/ADa, Ee-Day-Da That's OkGay

Hook
That's The Terror FOf Knowing What This World Is About       G/F​
  FWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   G/F​
Pray TomoFrrow Gets Me Higher    G/F​
  Pressure On PeopCsus2/Ele, People On StreeFts     G​

Instruments (Bass Riff)
  CDa-Da-Da, Mm-Mm. Da-Da-DCa-Ba-Bum. Okay             C                 C  F/C​

Verse
  C    Chippin' Around, Kick Cmaj7My Brains 'Round The Floor
  F/C    These Are The Days It Never G/CRains But It Pours

Pre-Hook
  C    Ee-Doh-Ba-Buh, Ee-Da-Ba-G/BBa-Bop
  F/A    Mm-Bo-Bop, Beh-LuGp
  CPeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-Day     G/B​
  Fadd9/APeople On Streets, Ee-Da-Dee-Da-DGee-Da-Dee-Da

Hook
It's The TerrFor Of Knowing What This World Is About    G/F​
  FWatchin' Some Good Friends Screamin', "Let Me Out"   G/F​
Pray TomoFrrow Gets Me Higher, HiG/Fgher, High
  Pressure On PeopCsus2/Ele, People On StreeFts     G         G​

Bridge
Turned Away FrFom It All Like A Blind Man     A#​
  F    Sat On The Fence But It Don't Work  A#​
Keep CominF' Up With Love But It's So Slashed And Torn   A#​
Why, WGmhy, WD#hy?         F/D#       D#     F/D#​
  GLove. Love, Love, Love          Gm​
InsGanity Laughs Under Pressure We'reG Breaking                           F​

Hook 2
Can't We GivCe Ourselves One More Chance?            F            G  F​
Why Can't We Give LoCve That One More Chance?               F             G  F​
Why Can't We Give Love,C Give Love, Give Love, Give LovFe           G            F​
  CGive Love, Give Love, Give LoveG/B, Give Love?

Hook 3
'Cause LoveF/A's Such An Old-FashioGned Word              C​
And Love Dares G/BYou To Care For  F/A​
The PeoGple On The Edge Of TheC Night            G/B​
And Love Dares F/AYou To Change Our GWay Of
  FCaring AboutG/F Ourselves. This Is OurF Last Dance      G/F​
  FThis Is Our Last G/FDance. This IsC/E OurselvesF Under PrGessure

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Under Pressure?

The chords for Under Pressure are: C, F/C, Cmaj7, G/C, G/B, F/A, G, F, G/F, Csus2/E, Fadd9/A, A#

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: C, F/C, Cmaj7, G/C, G/B, F/A, G, F, G/F, Csus2/E, Fadd9/A, A#

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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