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