What key is "On The Radio" in?

"On The Radio" by Donna Summer is in the key of E with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "On The Radio" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "On The Radio" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "On The Radio"?

This arrangement of "On The Radio" uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "On The Radio" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?

Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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,

whoa

on the (Em)ra di o,

whoa

on the (Em)ra di o,

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On The Radio by Donna Summer

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “On The Radio”

What key is "On The Radio" in?: "On The Radio" by Donna Summer is in the key of E with a tempo of 72 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "On The Radio" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "On The Radio" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "On The Radio"?: This arrangement of "On The Radio" uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "On The Radio" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?: Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.