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Teenage Dirtbag Chords

Wheatus Intermediate Key of E 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Guitar

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Ukulele

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Mandolin

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

E · A · B · C#m

Teenage Dirtbag Chords – Harmonica

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dirtbag"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.

Is "Teenage Dirtbag" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Teenage Dirtbag" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Teenage Dirtbag"?

It was written by Brendan B. Brown, and released in 2000.