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