Surface Pressure Chords and Strumming Pattern | Encanto
Learn how to play Surface Pressure on guitar with chords, strumming patterns, and chord progressions from Disney's Encanto. This guitar guide is designed to help beginners and intermediate players practice the song's rhythm and chord changes.
Surface Pressure Song Information
- Song Title: Surface Pressure
- Movie: Encanto
- Artist: Jessica Darrow
- Songwriter: Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Album: Encanto (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Release Year: 2021
- Genre: Disney Soundtrack, Musical, Pop
- Language: English
- Chord Key: E minor-based arrangement
- Guitar Tuning: Standard Tuning (E A D G B E)
- Chords Used: Em, D, C, B, G, Bm, Bdim, Cm6, Am, B7
- Strumming Patterns: DU DUDU / DDU-UDU
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Surface Pressure Strumming Pattern
Two strumming patterns are provided in your chart:
Pattern 1: DU DUDU
Pattern 2: DDU-UDU
Here, D means a downstroke and U means an upstroke. Start slowly and increase your speed as you become comfortable with the chord changes.
Surface Pressure Chords and Lyrics
[Intro]
[Em]-[Em]
[Intro]
[Em]I'm the strong one[Em]I'm not nervous
[D]I'm as tough as[C]the crust of the earth is
[Em]I move mountains
[Em]I move churches
[D]And I glow[C]cause I know[B]what my worth is
[Em]I don't ask how[Em]hard the work is
[D]Got a rough[C]indestructible surface
[B]Diamonds and platinum[B]I find 'em, I flatten 'em
[B]I take what I'm handed[B]I break what's demanded, but
[Verse 1]
[Em]Under the surface
I feel berserk[D]as a tightrope walker
[C]in a three-ring circus
[Em]Under the surface
Was[D]Hercules ever like
Yo[C]I don't wanna fight Cerberus?”
[Em]Under the surface
I'm pretty[D]surе I'm worthless if
[C]I can't be of servicе
[B]A flaw or[B]a crack
[B]The straw in[B]the stack
[B]That breaks[B]the camel's back
[B]What breaks[B]the camel's back?
[Chorus 1]
It's[Em]pressure like a-drip-drip[C]drip-
that'll [D]never stop-whoa
[Em]Pressure that'll tip-tip
tip till [G]you just go pop[D]whoa-uh-uh
[Em]Give it to your sister
[Em]your sister's older
[C]Give her all the heavy
[C]things we can't shoulder
[G]Who am I if I can't[B]run with the ball?
[N.C.]If I fall to
[Em]Pressure like a grip, grip, grip
[G]and it won't [D]let go, whoa
[Em]Pressure like a[Em]tick-tick-tick
[G]till it's ready to[D]blow-whoa-uh-uh
[Em]Give it to your sister[Em]your sister's stronger
[C]See if she can hang[C]on a little longer
[G]Who am I if IB]can't carry it all?
[N.C.]If I falter
[Verse 2]
[Em]Under the surface
I hide my nerves[D]and it worsens
[C]I worry somethin[C] is gonna hurt us
[Em]Under the surface
The ship[D]doesn't[D]swerve as it heard
[C]how big the[C]iceberg is
[Em]Under the surface
I think[D]about my purpose
Can I[C]somehow[C]preserve this?
Line up[B]the dominoes
A light[B]wind blows
You try to[B]stop it tumbling
But on and[B]on it goes, but
[Bridge]
[G]Wait, if I could[Bm]shake the crushing[Bdim]weight
Of [C]expectations[Cm6]would that free some[G]room up for joy?
Or [Bm]relaxation? Or[Bdim]simple pleasure?
Instead[C]we[Cm6]measure this[Em]growing pressure
[Bm]Keeps growing[Am]keep going
Cause[B7]all we know is
[Chorus 2]
[Em]Pressure[Em]like a drip-drip
[C]drip that'll never[D]stop, whoa
[Em]Pressure that'll tip, tip,
tip[G]till you just go pop[D]whoa-uh-uh
[Em]Give it to your sister
[Em]it doesn't hurt and
[C]See if she can handle
[C]every family burden
[G]Watch as she buckles[B]and
bends but[B]never breaks
[N.C.]No mistakes, just
[Em]Pressure like a grip[Em]grip-grip-and it
won't [C]let go[D]whoa
[Em]Pressure like a tick, tick, tick
[G]till it's ready[D]to blow, whoa-uh-uh
[Em]Give it to your sister[Em]and never wonder
[C]If the same pressure
[C]would've pulled you under
[G]Who am I, if I don't[B]have what it takes
[Em]No cracks, no breaks
[Em]no mistakes-no pressure
How to Play Surface Pressure on Guitar
Step 1: Learn the Basic Chords
Begin with Em, D, C, and G. Practice moving between these chords until the transitions sound smooth.
Step 2: Practice the B Chord
The B major chord may be challenging for beginners. Practice your fingering slowly and make sure each string rings clearly.
Step 3: Work on the Rhythm
Try both supplied strumming patterns at a slow tempo. Choose the pattern that best matches your arrangement.
Step 4: Practice the Bridge
The bridge includes Bm, Bdim, and Cm6, which may be less familiar. Practice these shapes separately before combining them with the song.
Step 5: Play Along with the Recording
Once the chord changes and rhythm feel comfortable, practice along with the recording to improve timing and consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Who sings Surface Pressure?
Surface Pressure is performed by Jessica Darrow as Luisa Madrigal in Disney's animated film Encanto.
2. Who wrote Surface Pressure?
The song was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
3. What guitar chords are used in Surface Pressure?
The supplied arrangement uses Em, D, C, B, G, Bm, Bdim, Cm6, Am, and B7.
4. What is the strumming pattern for Surface Pressure?
The supplied chart includes DU DUDU and DDU-UDU.
5. Is Surface Pressure easy to play on guitar?
This arrangement is suitable for players developing their skills. Some chords and the quick rhythmic changes may make it challenging for absolute beginners.
6. What key is Surface Pressure played in?
The supplied chord arrangement is E minor-based. Check the original recording to confirm the key and arrangement you want to play.
