Now playing

Pirate Radio

Chords

4.95 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Intro]
D Bm G D
D Bm G D
[Verse]
Well, those Gelectric Dsheep to the Bmvalley Gthey keep Dwalkin
On the Gradio Dwaves selling Bmtennis sGhoes and Abeer
It Ginduces sDleep when that BmDJ sGtarts his sBmquawkin'
I'm Glookin' for Done Gsong to save Dme on this Amidnight Dclear
[Chorus]
So how Afar do we have to go to hear that GPirate RadDio?
One sBmong that could steal our F#mhearts
Before they Gturn into silver and Agold
AWell I'm drivin' my car real slow and my Gbaby wants to Dknow
BmWhen we gonna hear our F#msong on that APirate Radio?
D Bm G D
[Verse]
One Gstar in the Dsky so BmI named it GOttis DRedding
Or maybe GMarvin DGaye lookin' Bmfor his GTammi ATurell
There ain't no Gmountain Dhigh Bmenough to Gstop this Bmwedding
RollGin' out of DMemphis Gto DetDroit I can Ahear those Dbells
[Chorus]
So how Afar do we have to go to hear that GPirate RadDio?
One sBmong that could steal our F#mhearts
Before they Gturn into silver and Agold
AWell I'm drivin' my car real slow and my Gbaby wants to Dknow
BmWhen we gonna hear our F#msong on that APirate Radio?
D Bm G D
[Verse]
WeDll, we've been Gdrivin' all Dnight, ever Bmsince we Gwere Dteenagers,
Up to that Gborder Dtown where the Bmoutlaw Gstation air Awaves
Where the GDJ's outta Dsight and his Bmheart is sGo courBmageous
And he Gloves every Dsong that Ghe's puttin' Don for the Afree and Dbrave
[Chorus]
So how Afar do we have to go to hear that GPirate RadDio?
One sBmong that could steal our F#mhearts
Before they Gturn into silver and Agold
AWell I'm drivin' my car real slow and my Gbaby wants to Dknow
BmWhen we gonna hear our F#msong 
BmWhen we gonna hear our F#msong 
BmWhen we gonna hear our F#msong 
on that APirate Radio? 
 D   Bm   G   D| repeat and fade out

All chords in this song (5)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Pirate Radio

by John Hiatt

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#m

[Intro]

D Bm G D

[Verse]

G D Bm G D

Well, those electric sheep to the valley they keep walkin

G D Bm G A

On the radio waves selling tennis shoes and beer

G D Bm G Bm

It induces sleep when that DJ starts his squawkin'

G D G D A D

I'm lookin' for one song to save me on this midnight clear

[Chorus]

A G D

So how far do we have to go to hear that Pirate Radio?

Bm F#m

One song that could steal our hearts

G A

Before they turn into silver and gold

A G D

Well I'm drivin' my car real slow and my baby wants to know

Bm F#m A

When we gonna hear our song on that Pirate Radio?

D Bm G D

[Verse]

G D Bm G D

One star in the sky so I named it Ottis Redding

G D Bm G A

Or maybe Marvin Gaye lookin' for his Tammi Turell

G D Bm G Bm

There ain't no mountain high enough to stop this wedding

G D G D A D

Rollin' out of Memphis to Detroit I can hear those bells

[Chorus]

A G D

So how far do we have to go to hear that Pirate Radio?

Bm F#m

One song that could steal our hearts

G A

Before they turn into silver and gold

A G D

Well I'm drivin' my car real slow and my baby wants to know

Bm F#m A

When we gonna hear our song on that Pirate Radio?

D Bm G D

[Verse]

D G D Bm G D

Well, we've been drivin' all night, ever since we were teenagers,

G D Bm G A

Up to that border town where the outlaw station air waves

G D Bm G Bm

Where the DJ's outta sight and his heart is so courageous

G D G D A D

And he loves every song that he's puttin' on for the free and brave

[Chorus]

A G D

So how far do we have to go to hear that Pirate Radio?

Bm F#m

One song that could steal our hearts

G A

Before they turn into silver and gold

A G D

Well I'm drivin' my car real slow and my baby wants to know

Bm F#m

When we gonna hear our song

Bm F#m

When we gonna hear our song

Bm F#m

When we gonna hear our song

on that Pirate Radio?

D Bm G D

| repeat and fade out

About Pirate Radio Chords by John Hiatt

Learn how to play Pirate Radio by John Hiatt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pirate Radio chords”, “Pirate Radio guitar chords”, or “John Hiatt Pirate Radio chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Pirate Radio chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pirate Radio lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Bm, G, A, F#m.

FAQ — Pirate Radio by John Hiatt

How do I play "Pirate Radio" by John Hiatt on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Pirate Radio" by John Hiatt on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Pirate Radio" by John Hiatt free?

Yes. The chords for "Pirate Radio" by John Hiatt are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Pirate Radio" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Pirate Radio" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Pirate Radio"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Pirate Radio" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Pirate Radio" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Pirate Radio" by John Hiatt with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Hiatt below.

What key is "Pirate Radio" in?

The chords for "Pirate Radio" show the original chord names (including D, Bm, G, A, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.