Type the lyrics to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

Nirvana's grunge anthem alternates murmured verses with an explosive chorus, and its moderate pace makes it approachable while the abstract, oft-misheard lyrics keep you paying attention. A satisfying intermediate track — and finally a chance to find out what Kurt Cobain is actually saying.

Based on its natural singing speed, this track sits in the “brisk” range, a quick pace that pushes solid typists to keep up. You can slow the video down or turn on Easy mode (which drops capitals and punctuation) to make it more approachable, or type at full speed to test yourself.

The full lyrics run to roughly 253 words, making it a medium-length session. Repetition in the chorus means you'll drill the same words several times, which is exactly how typing speed on common words improves.

Genre and mood tags for this track: rock, grunge.

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