On the Radio by Regina Spektor
Key: C · 103 BPM · 4/4
On the Radio by Regina Spektor is written in C 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: F-C-G-Am. At 103 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
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 C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | C | F-C-G-Am |
| Capo 3 | A | D-A-E-F#m |
| Capo 5 | G | C-G-D-Em |
Chord chart
- 0:00 C
- 0:02 G
- 0:04 C
- 0:07 G
- 0:08 C
- 0:11 G
- 0:14 F
- 0:16 C
- 0:23 G
- 0:26 Am
- 0:30 C
- 0:33 G7
- 0:35 Am
- 0:37 F
- 0:40 C
- 0:42 G
- 0:44 Am
- 0:47 F
- 0:49 C
- 0:51 G
- 0:54 Am
- 0:56 F
- 0:58 C
- 1:01 G
- 1:03 Am
- 1:05 F
- 1:08 C
- 1:10 G
- 1:13 Am
- 1:15 F
- 1:17 C
- 1:20 G
- 1:22 C
- 1:24 G
- 1:26 C
- 1:29 G
- 1:31 C
- 1:34 G
- 1:36 Am
- 1:38 F
- 1:41 C
- 1:43 G
- 1:45 Am
- 1:48 F
- 1:50 C
- 1:52 G
- 1:55 Am
- 1:57 F
- 2:00 C
- 2:02 G
- 2:04 Am
- 2:07 F
- 2:09 C
- 2:11 G
- 2:14 Am
- 2:16 F
- 2:18 C
- 2:21 G
- 2:28 C
- 2:30 G
- 2:32 Am
- 2:35 F
- 2:37 C
- 2:40 G
- 2:42 Am
- 2:44 F
- 2:47 C
- 2:49 G
- 2:51 C
- 2:53 G
- 2:55 Am7
- 2:56 C
- 2:58 G
- 3:01 F
- 3:03 C7
Frequently asked questions
What key is On the Radio in?
On the Radio is in C major.
What chords does On the Radio use?
The core of On the Radio cycles through F, C, G, Am (4 chords).
What is the tempo of On the Radio?
On the Radio runs at 103 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does On the Radio use?
On the Radio 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 On the Radio?
No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.