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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.
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Radio Ga Ga - Queen

c c d c c c d c
I'd sit alone and watch your light
d d e d d d e d
My only friend through teenage nights
g g f f g g f f
And everything I had to know
d d d d d d c c
I heard it on my radio

c c d c c c d c
You gave them all those old time stars
d d e d d d e d
Through wars of worlds invaded by Mars
g g f f g g f f
You've made 'em laugh , you've made 'em cry
d d d d d d c c
You've made us feel like we could fly

f f g f c c f g f
So , don't become some background noise
c f g f d f g g# g f
A backdrop for the girls and boys
f a# g f g a g f
Who just don't know or just don't care
g a g f d f g g
And just complain when you're not there

c a a# a c a a# a
You've had your time , you've had the power
c g a g c g a g
You've yet to have your finest hour
d c c
Radio

f g f c f f g f c
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Goo Goo
f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga
f g f c f f g f c
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Blah Blah
g1 a1 b1 c d
Radio , what's new?
d e f f f d e f
Radio , someone still loves you

c c d c c c d c
We watch the shows , we watch the stars
d d e d d d e d
On videos for hours and hours
g g f f g g f f
We hardly need to use our ears
d d d d d d c c
How music changes through the years

c c d c c c d c
Let's hope you never leave , old friend
d d e d d d e d
Like all good things , on you we depend
g g f f g g f f
So , stick around , 'cause we might miss you
d d d d d d c c
When we grow tired of all this visual

c a a# a c a a# a
You've had your time , you've had the power
c g a g c g a g
You've yet to have your finest hour
d c c
Radio

f g f c f f g f c
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Goo Goo
f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga
f g f c f f g f c
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Goo Goo
f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga

f g f c f f g f c
All we hear is Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Blah Blah
g1 a1 b1 c d
Radio , what's new?
d e f f f d e f
Radio , someone still loves you

f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga
f f g f c
Radio Ga Ga

c a a# a c a a# a
You've had your time , you've had the power
c g a g c g a g
You've yet to have your finest hour
d c c
Radio