Those Magic Changes
Sha Na Na · Other Songs - Sha Na Na
C, C, C
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7
What's that playing on the radio?
Why do I start swaying to and fro?
I have never heard that song before
But if I don't hear it any more
It's still familiar to me, sends a thrill right through me
'Cause those chords remind me of the night that I first fell in love to
Those magic changes
My heart arranges
A melody...that's never the same
A melody...that's calling your name
It begs you please, come back to me
Please, return to me
Don't go away again
Oh, make them play again
The music I wanna hear is once again
You whisper in my ear
Oh, my darling, aha
C, C, C
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7
I'll be waiting by the radio
You'll come back to me some day, I know
Been so long since our last goodbye, but I'm singin' as I cry
While the bass is sounding, while the drums are pounding
Beatings of my broken heart
Rise the first place of the charts
Oh, my heart arranges
Oh, those magic changes
Ohhh, ohhh
(C, C, C
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7)
Woahh-ohh-ohh, yes
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7
What's that playing on the radio?
Why do I start swaying to and fro?
I have never heard that song before
But if I don't hear it any more
It's still familiar to me, sends a thrill right through me
'Cause those chords remind me of the night that I first fell in love to
Those magic changes
My heart arranges
A melody...that's never the same
A melody...that's calling your name
It begs you please, come back to me
Please, return to me
Don't go away again
Oh, make them play again
The music I wanna hear is once again
You whisper in my ear
Oh, my darling, aha
C, C, C
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7
I'll be waiting by the radio
You'll come back to me some day, I know
Been so long since our last goodbye, but I'm singin' as I cry
While the bass is sounding, while the drums are pounding
Beatings of my broken heart
Rise the first place of the charts
Oh, my heart arranges
Oh, those magic changes
Ohhh, ohhh
(C, C, C
C, C, C
A, A, A
A Minor
F, F, F, F
F, F
G, G, G
G7)
Woahh-ohh-ohh, yes
Those Magic Changes
Sha Na Na's 1966 hit 'Those Magic Changes' stands as a defining anthem of the British Invasion era, blending rock energy with the band's signature novelty flair. Recorded during their peak popularity, the track showcases the group's ability to merge pop sensibilities with the raw power of rock and roll. As one of their most recognizable compositions, it captures the spirit of mid-60s youth culture while establishing the band's enduring legacy in American music history. The song remains a staple of their discography, frequently covered and celebrated for its infectious melody and the charismatic performance of its vocalists.