Under The Pressure
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Intro
C7 C G F x4
[Verso 1]
C
Ive been turning away
G F
Ive been turning away
C
My original nature
G F
My original nature
C
I remember the time
G F
I remember the place
C
And its slipping away
G F
And its slipping away
[Refrão]
C
Pleasing people
D
Is getting older
Bm
A rotten feature
Em
And I dont need it
C D
Lest I keel and burst
C7 C G F C7 C G F
Under the pressure
[Verso 2]
C
Ive been turning away
G F
Ive been turning away
C
My original nature
G F
My original nature
C
I remember the time
G F
I remember the place
C
And its slipping away
G F
And its slipping away
[Refrão]
C
Pleasing people
D
Is getting older
Bm
A rotten feature
Em
And I dont need it
C D
Saddened by my own arrival
Bm Em
Apology for my survival
C D
Lest I keel and burst
C7 C G F
Under the pressure
C7 C G F
C7 C G F
Oh yeah
C7 C G F
[Refrão]
C
Pleasing people
D
Is getting older
Bm
A rotten feature
Em
And I dont need it
C D
Saddened by my own arrival
Bm Em
Apology for my survival
C
Pleasing people
D
Is getting older
Bm
A rotten feature
Em
And I dont need it
C D
Lest I keel and burst
C7 C G F
Under the pressure
C7 C G F
C7 C G F
Oh yeah
C7 C G F
Oh yeah, Oh yeah
How to play Under The Pressure
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.