Is "Rebel, Rebel" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Rebel, Rebel"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Rebel, Rebel" use?

Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other David Bowie songs work for kids?

Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Rebel, Rebel

· by David Bowie

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Lyrics

Do do do do do do do do

Got your moth er (E)in a whirl, ’cause she’s she’s not sure if you’re a or a girl.

Hey, babe, your (E)hair’s al right.

Hey, babe, let’s (E)go out to night.

You like me and I it all;

we like danc ing and we di vine.

You love bands when they it hard,

you want more and you it fast.

Put you down and (D)say I’m wrong,

you tack y thing, and (E)put them on.

Reb el, reb el, you’ve your dress;

reb el, reb el, your is a mess.

Reb el, reb el, how (E)could they know,

hot tramp, I (E)love you so.

Don’t you?

Do do do do do do do do

Got your moth er (E)in a whirl, ’cause she’s she’s not sure if you’re a or a girl.

Hey, babe, your (E)hair’s al right.

Hey, babe, let’s (E)stay out to night.

You like me and I it all;

we like danc ing and we di vine.

You love bands when they it hard,

you want more and you it fast.

Put you down and (D)say I’m wrong,

you tack y thing, and (E)put them on.

Reb el, reb el, you’ve your dress;

reb el, reb el, your is a mess.

Reb el, reb el, how (E)could they know,

hot tramp, I (E)love you so.

Don’t you?

Do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do do.

You’ve (D)torn your dress, your (E)face is a mess.

You’re a (D)ju ve nile suc cess, but e nough ain’t the be your (D)face is a mess.

mis sion and a live wire, you got So (D)how could they know, a hand ful of ludes.

I said, na (D)how dan ger when they (E)count out the pews.

But you (D)love your dress, your (E)face is a mess.

You’re a (D)ju ve nile suc cess, but e nough ain’t the be your (D)face is a mess.

mis sion and a live wire, you got So (D)how could they know, a hand ful of ludes.

I said, na (D)how could they know?

they (E)count out the pews.

But you (D)wan na know.

Rebel, Rebel by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rebel, Rebel” by David Bowie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rebel, Rebel" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Rebel, Rebel"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Rebel, Rebel" use?: Just 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other David Bowie songs work for kids?: Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.