On The Radio

by Donna Summer

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Some one found a let ter you wrote me on the (Dmaj7)ra di o,

and they told the world just how you felt.

When It (Gmaj7)must have fall en out of a hole in your old brown o ver coat;

they (Am7)nev er said your name but I knew just who they meant.

Whoa,

I was so sur prised and shocked and I (Dmaj7)won dered, too

if by chance you heard while it for your self?

(Dmaj7)heart.

I (Gmaj7)nev er told a soul er just how I’ve been feel in’ (Cmaj7)o ver you,

but they (Am7)said it real ly loud, they said it on the air on the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

on the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

on (D)the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

on (D)the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

Now, (D)now

don’t it kind of strike

you sad when you hear our song?

then

Things are not you the same since we broke up last (Dmaj7)June.

’Cause now The on ly thing that I wan na hear is that you (Cmaj7)love me still,

He and that you think you’ll be com in’ home real soon.

Whoa

Yeah, it kind a made me feel proud when I heard him say

you could n’t find the words

to say it your self.

And (Gmaj7)now in my heart

I know I can say what I (Cmaj7)real ly feel

’cause they (Am7)said it real ly loud, they said it on the air, on the (Em)ra di o.

Whoa

on the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

on the (Em)ra di o,

Whoa

on the (Em)ra di o.

Whoa

on the (Em)ra di (CN.C.)o.

(Am7)fi n’lly re al ized, he said it real ly loud on the (Em)ra di o,

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On The Radio by Donna Summer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On The Radio by Donna Summer in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 72 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "On The Radio" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "On The Radio"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "On The Radio" use?
Just 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Donna Summer songs work for kids?
Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.