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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Guitar
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Ukulele
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Piano
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Banjo
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Mandolin
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Harmonica
Katy Perry’s pop anthem about youthful, exhilarating love. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still playing the G major chord shapes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G C G
You think I’m pretty without any makeup on
C G
You think I’m funny when I tell the punch line wrong
C G D
I know you get me so I let my walls come down, down
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Verse 2
G C G
We drove to California, got drunk on the beach
C G
Got a motel and built a fort out of sheets
C G D
I finally found you, my missing puzzle piece, I’m complete
Chorus
G C G
Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy
C G D
You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine
G C G
Let’s go all the way tonight, no regrets, just love
C G D
We can dance until we die, you and I, we’ll be young forever
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
Bridge
C G D
I’mma get your heart racing in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
C G D
Let you put your hands on me in my skin-tight jeans, be your teenage dream tonight
G
Yeah
Chorus
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
G C
You make me feel like I’m livin’ a teenage dream
G D
The way you turn me on, I can’t sleep
G C G
Let’s run away and don’t ever look back, don’t ever look back
D G C G D
My heart stops when you look at me, just one touch, now baby I believe this is real, so take a chance and don’t ever look back
Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D is used throughout most of the song; practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Teenage Dream"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.
Is "Teenage Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Teenage Dream" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Teenage Dream"?
It was written by Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, Max Martin, Benjamin Levin, Bonnie McKee, and released in 2010.