Video Killed The Radio Star

by The Buggles

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Lyrics

I heard (G6)you on the wire (Asus)less back in fif ty (A)two,

ly ing (G6)a wake in tent (Asus)ly tun ing in on (A)you.

If I (G6)was young it did n’t (Asus)stop you com in’ (A)through.

(D)Oh, (G6)oh.

They took (G6)the cred it for (Asus)your sec ond sym pho (A)ny,

re writ (G6)ten by ma chine (Asus)on new tech nol o (A)gy.

And now (G6)I un der stand (Asus)the prob lems you can (A)see.

(D)Oh, (G6)oh.

I met your (A)chil dren.

(D)Oh, (G6)oh.

What did you (A)tell them?

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Pic tures came and broke your heart.

(Asus)Oh, uh uh uh oh.

And now (G6)we meet in an (Asus)a ban doned stu di (A)o.

We hear (G6)the play back and (Asus)it seems so long a (A)go.

And you (G6)re mem ber stand (Asus)the jin gles used to (A)go: (D)Oh, (G6)oh.

You were the (A)first one.

(D)Oh, (G6)oh.

You were the (A)last one.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Pic tures came and broke your heart.

(Asus)Oh, uh uh uh oh.

(D)In my mind and (G)in my car, we (D)can’t re (A)wind; we’ve (G)gone too far.

(Asus)Oh, uh uh uh oh.

(Asus)Oh, uh uh uh oh.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)In my mind and (G)in my car, we (D)can’t re (A)wind; we’ve (G)gone too far.

(D)Pic tures came and broke your heart.

(D)Put the blame on (G)V.

C.

R.

You (D)are

a (A)ra di o (D)star.

You (D)are

a (A)ra di o (D)star.

You

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.

Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Video Killed The Radio Star” by The Buggles 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 D at 120 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
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.