Teenage Love Affair

by Alicia Keys

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An Can’t er wait to get home, ing

ba by, dial your num ber.

I’m Can you pick up this the phone, ter of ’cause I wan na hol la.

Want Day to dream in’ ’bout you all (Dm9)day in school, can’t con cen trate.

ning.

I’ll Wan na have in your voice in my (Dm9)ear ’til Ma ma come and say it’s too late.

(’Cause the (F)lights are on out (Em)side, wish there (F)was some where to (Em)hide,) ’cause (Dm11)I just don’t want (G7sus)to say good bye, ’cause you are my ba by, ba by.

Noth in’ real ly mat ters; I don’t real ly care what no bod y tell me; I’m gon na be here.

It’s a mat ter of ex (Dm7)treme im por tance, my first (F)teen age love af fair.

An oth er se to cret meet ing

on a fifth floor stair case.

I’m gon na give you this the let ter of all the things I can’t say.

Want you to be in’ my first, my (Dm9)last, my end ing and be gin ning.

I’ll write your name in my book, your my (Dm9)last name, my ma first; and I’m it’s your Mis sus.

the (F)lights are on out (Em)side, wish there (F)was some where to (Em)hide,) ’cause (Dm11)I just don’t want (G7sus)to say good bye, ’cause you are my ba by, ba by.

Noth in’ real ly mat ters; I don’t real ly care what no bod y tell me; I’m gon na be here.

It’s a mat ter of ex (Dm7)treme im por tance, my first (F)teen age love af fair.

so may be we could go to (G6)(first base) be cause I feel you.

(Dm7)(Sec ond base), want you to feel me, too, boy.

(G6)(Third base), bet ter pump the brakes, ba by, (Dm7)slow down, I got ta go home now.

(’Cause the (F)lights are on out (Em)side, wish there (F)was some where to (Em)hide,) ’cause (Dm11)I just don’t want (G7sus)to say good bye, ’cause you are my ba by, ba by.

Noth in’ real ly mat ters; I don’t real ly care what no bod y tell me; I’m gon na be here.

It’s a mat ter of ex (Dm7)treme im por tance, my first (F)teen age love af fair,

ba by, ba by.

Noth in’ real ly mat ters; I don’t real ly care what no bod y tell me; I’m gon na be here.

It’s a mat ter of ex (Dm7)treme im por tance, my first (F)teen age love af fair,

ba by, ba by.

(F)teen age (Em)love af (Dm7)fair.

Teenage Love Affair by Alicia Keys — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Teenage Love Affair by Alicia Keys 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 C at 176 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Teenage Love Affair" 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 Love Affair"?
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.