Teenage Rebel
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Intro:B
B
I've had so many different faces
E
So many different personalities
B
If my tastes change I get cravings
E
But some things you can't take away from me
F#
You can't stop me dreaming
B
I used to be old,
Bb
But now I feel young
Eb Abm
'cause I was a boy when I learned how to run.
F# E
I can never be settled in one time or place.
B
I won't ever stop,
Bb
'cause I know what's right.
Eb Abm
Get in my way I'll burst into light.
F# E
I'll keep dying and living and changing my ways.
E7
But I was a teenage rebel and that stayed the same!
Bridge: B,Abm,F#,E,Abm,F# 2x
B
It might feel like you’re defeated,
E
But I know that we all long to be set free
B
So overcome your monsters,
E
Rise up there is just one thing you need:
F#
Something to believe in.
B
I used to be old,
Bb
But now I feel young.
Eb Abm
'cause I was a boy when I learned how to run.
F# E
I can never be settled in one time or place.
B
I won’t ever stop,
Bb
'cause I know what's right.
Eb Abm
Get in my way I'll burst into light.
F# E
I'll keep dying and living and changing my ways.
E7
But I was a teenage rebel and that stayed the same!
Bridge: B, Abm, F# 2x E, Abm, F#
B
I used to be old,
Bb
But now I feel young.
Eb Abm
'cause I was a boy when I learned how to run.
F# E
I can never be settled in one time or place.
B
I won't ever stop,
Bb
'cause I know what's right.
Eb Abm
Get in my way I'll burst into light.
F# E
I'll keep dying and living and changing my ways.
E7
But I was a teenage rebel and that stayed the same!
How to play Teenage Rebel
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.