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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Em · C
Teenage Dream Chords – Mandolin
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
C – G
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C – G – D
Verse 2
G – C – G
C – G
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C – G
C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C – G – D
Bridge
C – G – D (×2)
G
Chorus
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C – G – D
G – C
G – D
G – C – G
D – G – C – G – D
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.