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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rebel, Rebel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Rebel, Rebel”

Why does "Rebel, Rebel" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Rebel, Rebel".
What key is "Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie played in?
Rebel, Rebel is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rebel, Rebel"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rebel, Rebel" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Rebel, Rebel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rebel, Rebel"?
"Rebel, Rebel" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rebel, Rebel"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rebel, Rebel"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rebel, Rebel".
Can I see all the notes in "Rebel, Rebel"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM.