An easy beginner guitar tutorial to help you learn the song Teenage Dream by Katy Perry on guitar fast with easy chords options, no complicated theory and without a capo (if you don’t have one or don’t want to use one). Learn how to play and sing this song in 2 easy steps.
STEP 1: WATCH THE GUITAR TUTORIAL
Click here to watch the video on YouTube
STEP 2: REFER TO TUTORIAL NOTES
INTRO:
- G Gadd9 x2
VERSE 1:
- G Gadd9 G Gadd9
- G Gadd9 G Gadd9
[VERSE 2] (Same chords as verse 1)
PRE-CHORUS:
- C D C D
- C D C D
CHORUS:
- C D C D
- C D C D
- C D C D
- C D C D
INTERLUDE:
- G Gadd9 x2
[VERSE 3] (Same chords as verse 1)
[PRE-CHORUS]
[CHORUS]
BRIDGE:
- C D C D
- C D C D
[CHORUS]
Click Here for FULL lyrics on Lyrics.com
Click Here for Chords & Lyrics on Ultimate-Guitar.com
Note: Chords on Ultimate Guitar may be different from the tutorial above due to being in a different key or because the author has simply used different chords from my version. Use the transposing tool available on their site to transpose chords to the key you wish to play in.
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BEGINNER TIPS:
The original key of the song is A# so capo the 3rd fret and use the chords below if you want to play in the same key as the original song.
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CHORDS USED (5): G, Gadd9, D, Em and C
Easier Chord Options (5): G, Gadd9, Dsus4, Em7 and Cadd9
- Tutorial Song Key: G
- Original Song Key: A# (Capo 3rd fret)
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STRUMMING PATTERN
Down Strokes Only: (Recommended for beginners)
- down down DOWN down down down DOWN down
Up and Down Strokes:
- down down DOWN (down up) down down DOWN (down up)
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