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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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. 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”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Rebel Yell" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Rebel Yell".
- 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.
- How do I use "Rebel Yell" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Rebel Yell" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in D, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.