What key is "Video Killed The Radio Star" in?

"Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star"?

This arrangement of "Video Killed The Radio Star" uses 14 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bm9, Bpow, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Video Killed The Radio Star" on piano?

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

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)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)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.

(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.

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.

Video Killed The Radio Star by The Buggles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Video Killed The Radio Star”

What key is "Video Killed The Radio Star" in?: "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star"?: This arrangement of "Video Killed The Radio Star" uses 14 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bm9, Bpow, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Video Killed The Radio Star" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.