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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Rebel, Rebel" by David Bowie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Rebel, Rebel" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Rebel, Rebel" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Rebel, Rebel"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Rebel, Rebel" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Rebel, Rebel"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Rebel, Rebel" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.