Is "Teenage Dream" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Teenage Dream"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Teenage Dream" use?

Just 7 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, Fsus4, Gm. Take it one section at a time.

What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?

Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Teenage Dream

· by Katy Perry

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Lyrics

You think I’m pret ty with out (Bbsus2)an y make up on, you think I’m fun ny when I (Bbsus2)tell the punch line wrong.

I know you get me, so I (Bbsus2)let my walls come down,

down.

Be fore you met me, I (Fsus)was all right but things were kind of heav y.

(Gm)You brought (Fsus)me to life.

Now, ev ’ry Feb ru a ry, you’ll (Fsus)be my val en tine,

val en (Gm)tine.

Let’s go (Ebmaj7)all

the (Gm)way (Fsus)to night; no re grets,

just (Gm)love.

We can (Ebmaj7)dance

un (Gm)til (Fsus)we die, you and I

will be (Gm)young (Fsus)for ev er.

(Ebmaj7)You make me (Fsus)feel like I’m liv ing a (Ebmaj7)teen age dream, (Fsus)the way you turn me on.

(Ebmaj7)I can’t sleep.

(Fsus)Let’s run a way and don’t (Ebmaj7)ev er look back, don’t ev (Fsus)er look back.

(Ebmaj9)My heart stops (Fsus)when you look at me.

(Ebmaj9)Just one touch, (Fsus)now ba by, I be lieve (Ebmaj9)this is real.

(Fsus)So take a chance and don’t (Ebmaj9)ev er look back, don’t ev (Fsus)er look back.

We drove to Ca li and (Fsus)got drunk on the beach, were got a mo tel (Gm)and built (Fsus)a fort out of sheets.

I fi n’lly found you, my (Fsus)miss ing puz zle piece.

I’m com (Gm)plete.

Let’s go (Ebmaj7)all

the (Gm)way (Fsus)to night; no re grets,

just (Gm)love.

We can (Ebmaj7)dance

un (Gm)til (Fsus)we die, you and I

will be (Gm)young (Fsus)for ev er.

(Ebmaj7)You make me (Fsus)feel like I’m liv ing a (Ebmaj7)teen age dream, (Fsus)the way you turn me on.

(Ebmaj7)I can’t sleep.

(Fsus)Let’s run a way and don’t (Ebmaj7)ev er look back, don’t ev (Fsus)er look back.

(Ebmaj9)My heart stops (Fsus)when you look at me.

(Ebmaj9)Just one touch, (Fsus)now ba by, I be lieve (Ebmaj9)this is real.

(Fsus)So take a chance and don’t (Ebmaj9)ev er look back, don’t ev (Fsus)er look back.

(Fsus)ev er look back.

a get your (Ebmaj7)heart rac ing in (Gm)my skin (Fsus)tight jeans, be your (Ebmaj7)teen age dream to (Gm)night.

Let you put your (Ebmaj7)hands on me in (Gm)my skin (Fsus)tight jeans, be your (Ebmaj7)teen age dream to (Gm)night.

(Fsus)You...

(Ebmaj7)teen age dream to (Gm)night.

Teenage Dream by Katy Perry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with extended chords in a pop context — those Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, and Bbsus2 voicings sound lush but sit nicely under your fingers once you've mapped them out. Your left hand plays block bass, so the rhythmic drive comes mainly from your right hand; focus on locking that right-hand pulse to the 120 BPM groove before speeding up. The trickiest transitions tend to be moving between Fsus4 and Gm cleanly — practice just that two-chord shift in a slow loop until the fingering feels automatic. I'd suggest hands-separate work first, especially to nail the stretch in those maj9 shapes, then combine at around 80 BPM and build up gradually. Watch your timing on the sus2 and sus4 chords; students often rush through suspensions instead of letting them breathe. This is the song that'll make extended major voicings feel like second nature in your playing.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Teenage Dream" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Teenage Dream"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Teenage Dream" use?: Just 7 chords: Bb, Bbsus2, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, Fsus4, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Katy Perry songs work for kids?: Try "BY THE GRACE OF GOD", "CHAINED TO THE RHYTHM", "DARK HORSE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.