Radioactive

by Imagine Dragons
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Lyrics

I’m wak ing up to ash and dust; I wipe my (Dm)brow and I sweat my (Am)rust.

I’m breath ing in the chem i cals.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m break ing in and shap ing up, then check ing (Dm)out on the pri son bus.

This is it, the A poc a lypse.

Whoa.

I’m wak ing (Am)up I feel it (C)in my bones, e (G)nough to make my (D)sys tems blow.

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

(G)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 rev (Dm)lu tion, I I sup (Am)pose.

We’re paint ed red to fit right in.

Whoa, whoa.

I’m break ing in and shap ing up, then check ing (Dm)out on the pri son bus.

This is it, the A poc a lypse.

Whoa.

I’m wak ing (Am)up I feel it (C)in my bones, e (G)nough to make my (D)sys tems blow.

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

(G)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.

(Am)All sys tems (Cmaj7)go;

the (G)sun has n’t (D)died.

(Am)Deep in my (Cmaj7)bones,

(G)straight from in (D)side.

I’m wak ing (D)ra di o ac (Am)tive.

Radioactive — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Radioactive" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Radioactive”

Where are the chord symbols for "Radioactive" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Radioactive" is in C.
What key is "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Radioactive is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Radioactive"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Radioactive" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Radioactive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Radioactive"?
"Radioactive" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "DREAM", "BIRDS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Radioactive" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Radioactive" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Radioactive"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.