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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in D — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 166 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Rebel Yell" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key D, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of D, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Rebel Yell" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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