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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" is in C.
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.
Does "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Ballad Of A Teenage Queen"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.