Teenage Dirtbag (With Lyrics) - Wheatus

How to play Teenage Dirtbag (With Lyrics) - Wheatus by MovieContributer on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it has a catchy, laid-back drive and feels instantly familiar once you lock into the groove. You get a steady, upbeat play-along that is fun to repeat and easy to recognize as it comes together.

Most of the shapes are manageable, with several open chords and a few barre chords to keep your fretting hand honest. The main change to watch is the move between Dm, F#m, and Em in the opening progression - that back-and-forth can feel awkward at first, so aim for clean transitions instead of speed.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until each change feels smooth, then add the rest of the song in short sections. Once your hands know the shapes, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying relaxed through the barre chords and the quick shifts.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.