Teenage Dream
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C
You think I'm pretty
Without any makeup on
F
You think I'm funny
G
When I tell the punchline wrong
C
I know you get me
F G
So I let my walls come down, down
C
Before you met me
I was alright but things
F
Were kinda heavy
G
You brought me to life
C
Now every February
F G
You'll be my Valentine, Valentine
PRE Chorus
Am G
Let's go all the way tonight
F G
No regrets, just love
Am G
We can dance, until we die
F G
You and I, will be young forever
Chorus
C
You make me feel
Like I'm living a
F
Teenage dream
The way you turn me on
C
I can't sleep
Let's run away and
F
Don't ever look back
G
Don't ever look back
VERSE
C
We drove to Cali
And got drunk on the beach
F
Got a motel and
G
Built a fort out of sheets
C
I finally found you
F
My missing puzzle piece
G
I'm complete
PRE Chorus
Am G
Let's go all the way tonight
F G
No regrets, just love
Am G
We can dance, until we die
F G
You and I, will be young forever
Chorus
C
You make me feel
Like I'm living a
F
Teenage dream
The way you turn me on
C
I can't sleep
Let's run away and
F
Don't ever look back,
G
Don't ever look back baby
C
My heart stops
When you look at me
F
Just one touch
Now baby I believe
C
This is real
So take a chance and
F
Don't ever look back
G
Don't ever look back
BRIDGE
C
I'mma get your heart racing
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F G
Be your teenage dream tonight
C
Let you put your hands on me
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F G
Be your teenage dream tonight
Instrumental - C, Em, F, G
PRE Chorus
Am G
Let's go all the way tonight
F G
No regrets, just love
Am G
We can dance, until we die
F G
You and I, will be young forever
Chorus
C
You make me feel
Like I'm living a
F
Teenage dream
The way you turn me on
C
I can't sleep
Let's run away and
F
Don't ever look back
G
Don't ever look back
C
My heart stops
When you look at me
F
Just one touch
Now baby I believe
C
This is real
So take a chance and
F
Don't ever look back
G
Don't ever look back
OUTRO/BRIDGE
C
I'mma get your heart racing
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F G
Be your teenage dream tonight
C
Let you put your hands on me
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F G
Be your teenage dream tonight
C
I'mma get your heart racing
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F G
Be your teenage dream tonight
C
Let you put your hands on me
Em
In my skin-tight jeans
F C
Be your teenage dream tonight
How to play Teenage Dream
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.