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Turn Your Radio On
Randy Travis
The original version of "Turn Your Radio On" is a classic gospel tune often performed with a lively, uplifting feel. Randy Travis’s rendition sticks to a traditional country-gospel style, making it approachable for beginner guitarists.
Chords and Structure
The song uses basic open chords: A, D, E, E7, and A7. These are beginner-friendly and do not require barre chords. Practice switching smoothly between these chords, as some transitions (like A to E7 or A to D) happen quickly.
Strumming Pattern
A simple country/gospel-appropriate strumming pattern is Down-Down-Up-Up-Down-Up (D-D-U-U-D-U). Start slow and aim for a steady rhythm, increasing speed as you get comfortable. Emphasize the first down strum in each measure to give a strong beat, which fits the song’s uplifting mood.
Tips for Beginners
- Keep your fretting fingers close to the strings for faster chord switches.
- For the E7 and A7 chords, only add the seventh note on the last strum of the measure for a subtle effect.
- Repeat the intro progression to get used to the chord order before singing.
- During instrumental sections, stay on the same strumming pattern, focusing on clean chord changes.
Practice slowly, then gradually bring up the tempo to match the song’s upbeat feel. Enjoy singing along!
Intro
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Verse 1Come and listen in to aA radio station where the mightyD hosts of heavenA sing
Turn your radio on, turn your radioE7 on
If you want toA feel those good vibrations comin' from theD joy that His love canA bring
Turn you radio on,E turn your radioA on
ChorusTurn your radioA on, and listen to theD music in theA air
Turn your radio on, and gloryE7 share
Turn your lights downA low,A7 and listen to theD Master's radiA o
Get in touch with God,E and turn your radioA on
InstrumentalA D A A A E7 E7 A A D A A E7 A E A A
Verse 2Everybody is aA radio receiver all you got toD do is listen for theA call
Turn your radio on, turn your radioE7 on
If you listenA in you will be a believer leanin' on theD truth that'll neverA fall
Get in touch with God,E turn your radioA on
ChorusTurn your radioA on, and listen to theD music in theA air
Turn your radio on, and gloryE7 share
Turn your lights downA low,A7 and listen to theD Master's radiA o
Get in touch with God,E and turn your radioA on
ChorusTurn your radioA on, and listen to theD music in theA air
Turn your radio on, and gloryE7 share
Turn your lights downA low,A7 and listen to theD Master's radiA o
Get in touch with God,E and turn your radioA on
OutroTurn your lights downA low,A7 and listen to theD Master's radiA o
Get in touch withA God,E turn your radioA on
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