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