on_the_radio.tab
View chords used in this chart
intro riff/E chorus riff
D--------------------------0-0-1-2-
A--------------0-1-2-2-3-4---------
E--0-0-2-3-4-4---------------------
A chorus riff
D-----------------2-
A---0-0-2-3-4-4-5---
G chorus riff
D-----------------0-
A-------0-1-2-2-3---
E---3-3-------------
F chorus riff
A----------------3-
E--1-1-3-4-5-5-6---
A bridge riff
A------4-5-6-7-
E----5---------
G bridge riff
A-----2-3-4-5--
E---3----------
intro: E riff twice
first chorus
it's on the
(A riff twice) radio I love the music on the
(G riff twice) radio it's what they're
(F riff twice) playing when the
(E riff once) radio's on and you and me get crazy
second chorus
On the radio and hear the music on the
radio the song is
playing when the
radio's on and you and me get crazy
first verse
(F) hey mister on the radio
(A) please play my favorite song
(Db) the one where she didn't get
(F) away
(G)Hey mister on the radio
(B) you're really my best friend
(Eb) Please play my favorite song for
(G)me
third chorus/second chorus
second verse
Hey mister on the radio
please play my favorite song
and late at night I turn you on
Hey mister on the radio
You're really my best friend
please play my favorite song for me
bridge
(A bridge riff twice) all of the rock and roll d.j.'s
(G bridge riff twice) got their fingers on the world
(A) cause they pick the songs that make us
(G) feel so good
fourth chorus/first chorus
fifth chorus/second chorus
intro w/lyrics
outro to fade
(A) (G) (F) (E riff)
questions comments to senomar@bach.udel.edu
-I'm here, I'm queer, I play 5-string bass
How to play on_the_radio.tab
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.