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Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —7 tracks · 3:29
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Under Pressure by Queen is in D major, around 120 BPM, 4/4 time. This 7-track arrangement runs 3:29 (Electric grand piano, Drawbar organ, Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (pick), Choir aahs, Lead 6 (voice), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a bridge, and an outro. 15 versions available to play and practice.
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C♯3 – A4 · 20 semitones (~1.7 octaves)
About the key of D major
D major is the 6th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are D, G, and A.
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Under Pressure appears on the soundtrack of Deutschland 83: Die Musik aus der TV-Serie, Sing: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, We Will Rock You, We Will Rock You (Deutsche Originalaufnahme).