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Last night, a lit tle dan cer came dan cing to my door,
last night a lit tle an gel came (D)pump ing on the floor.
She said “A come ba by, got a li cense for love,
and if it ex pires pray (D)help from a bove.” Be cause:
In the mid night hour she cried more, more, more,
with a re bel yell she cried (Gmaj7)more, more, more.
In the mid night hour, babe, more, more, more,
with a re bel yell,
(Gmaj7)more, more, more, more, more more.
She don’t like slav ery, she won’t sit and beg,
but when I’m tired and lone ly she (D)sees me to bed.
What you free and brought you to me babe?
What you free, I need you (D)here by me.
Be cause:
In the mid night hour she cried more, more, more,
with a re bel yell she cried (Gmaj7)more, more, more.
In the mid night hour, babe, more, more, more,
with a re bel yell,
(Gmaj7)more, more, more, more, more more.
A he lives in a his own hea ven,
col (Bm)lects it to go from the Se ven E le ven.
Well, he’s (Bm)out all night to col lect a fare,
just so (Bm)long, just so long it don’t mess up his (D5)hair.
I walked the walls
for you babe,
a thou sand miles for you.
I dried your tears of pain,
a mil lion times for you.
I’d sell my soul, for you babe,
for mo ney to burn
for you.
I give you all and have none, babe,
just a, just a, just a a just a to have you (Gmaj7)here by me.
Be cause:
more, more (Bm)more.
Ooh, yeah, lit tle (D)ba by,
she want more,
(Em9)more, more, more, more, (Bm)more.
(D)an gel,
she want more,
(Em9)more, more, more, more, (Bm7)more.
Rebel Yell — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol: 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 D, 166 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Rebel Yell”
- Can I sing "Rebel Yell" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Rebel Yell" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol in?
- The backing track is in D at 166 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Rebel Yell" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Rebel Yell"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rebel Yell", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rebel Yell" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Rebel Yell"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rebel Yell"?
- "Rebel Yell" was originally performed by Billy Idol. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Rebel Yell" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol. 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 "Rebel Yell" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Rebel Yell" 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.