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Radio Ga Ga


"Radio Ga Ga" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released in 1984. The song is written in the key of F major and was composed by the band's lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury. It was recorded for their album "The Works" and became a worldwide hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. The song's lyrics, written by Mercury, reflect on the power of radio and its impact on society. Interestingly, the title "Radio Ga Ga" was inspired by Freddie Mercury's son, who mispronounced the nursery rhyme "Radio Gaga" as a child. The song features a catchy and distinctive melody, characterized by its pulsating synthesizers, anthemic choruses, and energetic drum beats. Overall, "Radio Ga Ga" remains one of Queen's most recognizable and popular songs.

Radio Ga Ga - Queen

do do re do do do re do
I'd sit alone and watch your light
re re mi re re re mi re
My only friend through teenage nights
sol sol fa fa sol sol fa fa
And everything I had to know
re re re re re re do do
I heard it on my radio

do do re do do do re do
You gave them all those old time stars
re re mi re re re mi re
Through wars of worlds invaded by Mars
sol sol fa fa sol sol fa fa
You've made 'em laugh , you've made 'em cry
re re re re re re do do
You've made us feel like we could fly

fa fa sol fa do do fa sol fa
So , don't become some background noise
do fa sol fa re fa sol sol# sol fa
A backdrop for the girls and boys
fa la# sol fa sol la sol fa
Who just don't know or just don't care
sol la sol fa re fa sol sol
And just complain when you're not there

do la la# la do la la# la
You've had your time , you've had the power
do sol la sol do sol la sol
You've yet to have your finest hour
re do do
Radio

fa sol fa do fa fa sol fa do
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Goo Goo
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga
fa sol fa do fa fa sol fa do
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Blah Blah
sol1 la1 si1 do re
Radio , what's new?
re mi fa fa fa re mi fa
Radio , someone still loves you

do do re do do do re do
We watch the shows , we watch the stars
re re mi re re re mi re
On videos for hours and hours
sol sol fa fa sol sol fa fa
We hardly need to use our ears
re re re re re re do do
How music changes through the years

do do re do do do re do
Let's hope you never leave , old friend
re re mi re re re mi re
Like all good things , on you we depend
sol sol fa fa sol sol fa fa
So , stick around , 'cause we might miss you
re re re re re re do do
When we grow tired of all this visual

do la la# la do la la# la
You've had your time , you've had the power
do sol la sol do sol la sol
You've yet to have your finest hour
re do do
Radio

fa sol fa do fa fa sol fa do
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Goo Goo
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga
fa sol fa do fa fa sol fa do
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Goo Goo
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga

fa sol fa do fa fa sol fa do
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Blah Blah
sol1 la1 si1 do re
Radio , what's new?
re mi fa fa fa re mi fa
Radio , someone still loves you

fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga
fa fa sol fa do
Radio Ga Ga

do la la# la do la la# la
You've had your time , you've had the power
do sol la sol do sol la sol
You've yet to have your finest hour
re do do
Radio