Ballad Of A Teenage Queen

by Johnny Cash
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Lyrics

There’s a sto ry (C)in our town It of the pret ti est (G)girl a (C)round.

Gold en hair and (F)eyes of (C)blue, how those eyes could (G)flash at (C)you.

(How those eyes could (G)flash at (C)you.) (F)Boys hung ’round her (C)by the score, but she loved the (G)boy next (C)door who worked at the (G)can dy (C)store.

Dream on, dream on, (F)teen age (C)queen, (F)pret ti est (C)girl we’ve (G)ev er (C)seen.

She was tops in (C)all, they said.

It nev er once ti went (G)to her (C)head.

She had ev ’ry (F)thing, it (C)seemed.

Not a care, this (G)teen age (C)queen.

(Not a care, this (G)teen age (C)queen.) (F)Oth er boys could (C)of fer more, but she loved the (G)boy next (C)door who worked at the (G)can dy (C)store.

Dream on, dream on, (F)teen age (C)queen, (F)you ti should (C)be a (G)mov ie (C)queen.

(G)can dy (C)store.

Ballad Of A Teenage Queen by Johnny Cash

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Ballad Of A Teenage Queen”

What key is "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" in?
"Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" by Johnny Cash is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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