Teenage Fantasy
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Intro: Am B7 Em D
Am B7 Em D
Am B7
You weren't the boy I thought I knew
Em D
Maybe I was blind, I was young, I didn't have a clue
Am B7
You were the topic of my lunch times
Em
I'd bore the girls about our chance
D
And get upset when you didn't text back
C Em D
I was warned by my brothers to find another lover
B7
Stop falling for these boys who didn't want the same as me
C Em D
I was warned by my brothers to find another lover
B7
Stop falling for these boys who didn't want the same as me
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
Em
Want it when we can't have it
D
When we got it we don't seem to want it
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
Em
Want it when we can't have it
B7
When we got it we don't seem to want it
Am B7
I've got a lot of things to do
Em
What if I had been a fool
D
And thought I was in love with you
Am B7
I need to grow and find myself
Em
Before I let somebody love me
D
Because at the moment I don't know me
C Em
When I was told by my father
D
If I look into the future
B7
Do I really see this boy
That I think I've fallen for
C Em
And I was told by my mother
D
If I look into the future
B7
Do I really see this boy
That I think I've fallen for
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
Em
Want it when we can't have it
D
When we got it we don't seem to want it
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
Em
Want it when we can't have it
D
When we got it we don't seem to want it
C Em
When we are young
Am
We all want someone
Who we think is the one
B7
Just to fit in
C Em
There's no need to rush
Am
Take your time
Life's a big old ride
B7
Sit back and enjoy the vibe
C Em
When we are young
Am
We all want someone
Who we think is the one
B7
Just to fit in
C Em
There's no need to rush
Am
Take your time
Life's a big old ride
B7
Sit back and enjoy the vibe
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
Em
Want it when we can't have it
D
When we got it we don't seem to want it
Am B7
We all want a teenage fantasy
N.C
Want it when we can't have it
N.C
When we got it we don't seem to want it
How to play Teenage Fantasy
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 Am. 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.