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