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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)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)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.
(Asus)Oh, uh uh uh oh.
(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.
(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.
C.
R.
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.
(D)Vid e o killed the ra di o star.
Video Killed The Radio Star — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Video Killed The Radio Star" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 120 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 “Video Killed The Radio Star”
- Can I play "Video Killed The Radio Star" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Video Killed The Radio Star" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles played in?
- Video Killed The Radio Star is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Video Killed The Radio Star" 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 "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- "Video Killed The Radio Star" was originally performed by The Buggles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Apow, Asus4, Bm, Bm9, Bpow, D, Dmaj7, +6 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Video Killed The Radio Star" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Video Killed The Radio Star"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Video Killed The Radio Star" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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