Intro
Em C A B x6
[Verse]
Em C
B lonely boy in the city
A B Em C
Standing tall up to his blue jean jacket and eyes of pity
A B
He's got a dream, now he told his Papa
A B
"Don't you worry Daddy
Em C
I'll be back to show you what a life I've made"
A B
With a tear falling from his eyes
Em B
He knew that he wanted to be
[Chorus]
Em C
Oh, he wants to be, yes, he's got to be
A B
Oh, he'd love to be a teenage idol
[Verse]
Em C
Standing in his hometown
A B
Waiting for the bus that'll take him
Em C
Further than he's ever been
A B
Picked up his bags and kissed his sweetheart
A B
"Don't you worry honey, I'll be back
Em C
To show you what a life I've made"
A B
With a tear falling from her eyes
Em B
She knew that he'd love to be
[Chorus]
Em C
Oh, he wants to be, yes, he's got to be
A B
Oh, he'd love to be a teenage idol
Em C
Oh, if he could see, his name on the marquee
A B
He'd live so happily, as a teenage idol
[Interlude]
Em C A B x4
[Solo]
Em C A B x2
Em C
He's in another city
A B Em C
Standing tall up to his satin jacket and eyes of pity
A B
He's got it all except for his Papa
A B
"Don't you worry, Daddy
Em C
I've shown them what a pretty life I've made
A B
Even though I'll miss you badly
Em B
You know I always wanted to be
[Chorus]
Em C
Oh, I want to be, yes, I've got to be
A B
Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol
Em C
Oh, I want to be, yes, I've got to be
A B
Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol
Em C
Yes, I want to be, oh, I've got to be
A B
Oh, I'd want to be a teenage idol
Em C
Yes, I'd love to see, my name on the marquee
A B
I'd live so happily as a teenage idol
Em C A B
Oh, I'd want to be, yes, I've got to be
Em C A B
Oh, I'd love to be a teenage idol
[Outro]
Em C A B
[Fade out]