What key is "Radioactive" in?

"Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of B with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Radioactive" 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 "Radioactive" 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 "Radioactive"?

This arrangement of "Radioactive" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D6, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Radioactive" 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 Imagine Dragons can I play here?

Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Bm7)(Oh.)

(Oh.)

I’m wak ing up to ash and dust; I It’s a rev o brow and I sweat my rust.

I’m breath ing in the chem i cals.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m break ing in and shap ing up, then check ing out on the pris on bus.

This is it, the A poc a lypse.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m wak ing (Bm)up.

I feel it (D)in my bones, e (A)nough to make my (E5)sys tems blow.

(Bm)Wel come to the new age, to the new age.

(A)Wel come to the new age, to the new age.

Whoa, oh.

Whoa, I’m ra di o ac tive, ra di o ac tive.

Whoa, oh.

Whoa, I’m ra di o ac tive, ra di o ac tive.

I raise my flag and dye my clothes.

I It’s a rev o lu and tion, I sup pose.

We’re paint ed red to fit right in.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m break ing in and shap ing up, then check ing out on the pris on bus.

This is it, the A poc a lypse.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m wak ing (Bm)up.

I feel it (D)in my bones, e (A)nough to make my (E5)sys tems blow.

(Bm)Wel come to the new age, to the new age.

(A)Wel come to the new age, to the new age.

Whoa, oh.

Whoa, I’m ra di o ac tive, ra di o ac tive.

Whoa, oh.

Whoa, I’m ra di o ac tive, ra di o ac tive.

ra di o ac tive.

All sys tems go;

the sun has n’t died.

Deep in my bones,

straight from in side...

...I’m wak ing ra di o ac tive.

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Radioactive”

What key is "Radioactive" in?: "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons is in the key of B with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Radioactive" 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 "Radioactive" 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 "Radioactive"?: This arrangement of "Radioactive" uses 10 chords: A, A6, Asus2, Bm, Bm7, C, D, D6, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Radioactive" 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 Imagine Dragons can I play here?: Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.