Tiny Blue Transistor Radio
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C F C G7 C
On the tiny blue transistor radio
C G7 C F G7
He bought it for my birthday just one short year ago
F C G7 C
This tiny blue transistor radio
C G7 C F G7
We stayed up late and listened to the music soft and low
F C G7 C
On the tiny blue transistor radio
F C
And the man at the radio station made a special dedication
D7 G7
To Jimmy and the girl that he loves so
C G7 C F G7
We kissed each other gently as we listened so intently
F C G7 C
To the tiny blue transistor radio
C G7 C F G7
And now just one year later his love for me is gone
F C G7 C
He's out tonight with his new love I know
C G7 C F G7
And I just heard them playing the one we called our song
F C G7 C
On the tiny blue transistor radio
F C
And the man at the radio station made a special dedication
D7 G7
To Jimmy and the girl that he loves so
C G7 C F G7
Her happy eyes are glistening while my sad heart is listening
F C G7 C
To the tiny blue transistor radio
F C G7 C
My tiny blue transistor radio
How to play Tiny Blue Transistor Radio
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 C. 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.