Radar Love by Golden Earring
Key: F#m · 99 BPM · 4/4
Radar Love by Golden Earring is written in A major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-vi-IV progression — modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation: D-A-E-F#m. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace. The same chords are equally correct read against A major's relative key, F#m — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.
The progression
This song follows the I-V-vi-IV progression (Modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped)), played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation in A major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VI-III-VII-i in F#m — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | A | D-A-E-F#m |
| Capo 2 | G | C-G-D-Em |
| Capo 5 | E | A-E-B-C#m |
| Capo 7 | D | G-D-A-Bm |
Chord chart
- 0:14 E
- 0:28 F#m
- 0:49 A
- 0:50 F#m7
- 0:54 A
- 0:55 F#m
- 1:07 E
- 1:14 B
- 1:16 C#m
- 1:19 D
- 1:20 A
- 1:21 E
- 1:22 F#m
- 1:24 D
- 1:25 A
- 1:26 E
- 1:28 F#m
- 2:07 E
- 2:15 B
- 2:17 C#
- 2:19 D
- 2:20 A
- 2:22 E
- 2:23 F#m
- 2:24 D
- 2:25 A
- 2:26 E
- 2:29 F#m
- 3:46 C#m
- 3:57 A
- 3:58 B
- 4:10 A
- 4:11 B
- 4:23 E
- 4:40 F#m
- 5:31 E
- 5:38 B
- 5:40 C#m
- 5:42 D
- 5:43 A
- 5:45 E
- 5:46 F#m
- 5:47 D
- 5:48 A
- 5:49 E
- 5:51 D
- 5:53 A
- 5:54 E
- 5:55 F#m
- 5:56 D
- 5:57 A
- 5:58 E
- 6:01 F#m
Frequently asked questions
What key is Radar Love in?
Radar Love is in A major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, F#m, since the two share the same notes.
What chords does Radar Love use?
The core of Radar Love cycles through D, A, E, F#m (4 chords).
What is the tempo of Radar Love?
Radar Love runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Radar Love use?
Radar Love follows the I-V-vi-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V-vi rotation. It's a modern pop / Axis progression (extremely common, often looped).
What capo should I use for Radar Love?
No capo needed — A major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.