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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · C#m
The ultimate coming-of-age anthem of the early 2000s, “Teenage Dirtbag” features a catchy four-chord pattern with a singalong chorus everyone knows.
Alt-Rock Pop-Punk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use power chord shapes (E5, A5, B5, C#m) for a punchier rock sound, or open chords for acoustic. Keep the rhythm tight and bouncy on the verse.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E A
Her name is Noel, I had a dream about her
B A
She rings my bell, I got gym class in half an hour
E A
Oh how she rocks, in Keds and tube socks
B A
But she doesn’t know who I am
E
And she doesn’t give a damn about me
Chorus
E A B A
‘Cause I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby
E A B
I’m just a teenage dirtbag, baby
A E A B A
Listen to Iron Maiden, baby, with me
Verse 2
E A B
Her boyfriend’s a dick and he brings a gun to school
A E
And he’d simply kick my ass if he knew the truth
A B
He lives on my block and he drives an IROC
A
But he doesn’t know who I am
E
And he doesn’t give a damn about me