Teenage Love Affair

by Alicia Keys
Loading song
Fetching song
1
—
How to Play This Song

Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

Start the lesson
Personalize the finger hints for your handsPick your hand size and we'll re-suggest this song's fingering to fit you.Personalize
More ways to play

Other arrangements of Teenage Love Affair

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

3 people have learned this song

Free karaoke for "Teenage Love Affair" by Alicia Keys: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 176 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Teenage Love Affair”

What key is "Teenage Love Affair" by Alicia Keys played in?
Teenage Love Affair 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 "Teenage Love Affair"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Teenage Love Affair" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Teenage Love Affair"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Teenage Love Affair"?
"Teenage Love Affair" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Teenage Love Affair"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Dm7, Dm9, Dmin, Em, Em7, F, G6, G7.
What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Teenage Love Affair" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Teenage Love Affair" by Alicia Keys. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Teenage Love Affair" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Teenage Love Affair" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.