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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Video Killed The Radio Star" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Video Killed The Radio Star" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Video Killed The Radio Star" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.