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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ballad Of A Teenage Queen”

Can I play "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" by Johnny Cash played in?
Ballad Of A Teenage Queen is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
"Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.