What key is "Rebel, Rebel" in?

"Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Rebel, Rebel" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Rebel, Rebel" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Rebel, Rebel"?

This arrangement of "Rebel, Rebel" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Rebel, Rebel" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?

Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Rebel, Rebel”

What key is "Rebel, Rebel" in?: "Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Rebel, Rebel" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Rebel, Rebel" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Rebel, Rebel"?: This arrangement of "Rebel, Rebel" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Rebel, Rebel" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?: Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.