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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
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Whoa
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Whoa
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Whoa
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "On The Radio" by Donna Summer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 72 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “On The Radio”
- Can I learn "On The Radio" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "On The Radio" with hands-separate practice in E at 72 BPM.
- What key is "On The Radio" by Donna Summer played in?
- On The Radio is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "On The Radio"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On The Radio" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "On The Radio"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On The Radio"?
- "On The Radio" was originally performed by Donna Summer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On The Radio"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Am7, B7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, D, +5 more.
- What other songs by Donna Summer can I play here?
- Try "BAD GIRLS", "MacARTHUR PARK", "SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "On The Radio"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "On The Radio" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "On The Radio"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "On The Radio" is in the key of E at 72 BPM.