Rebel Yell

by Billy Idol
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Lyrics

Last night a lit tle danc er she came danc ing to my door.

Last night a lit tle an gel came (D)pump ing on the floor.

She said, β€œA come, ba by, got a li cense for love,

and if it ex pires I pray you (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 a like tle slav ery, she won’t danc sit and my beg.

But when I’m tired and lone ly, she (D)sees me to the bed.

What said, you come, free and brought you to me, babe?

love,

What if it you free?

I need you (D)here by me.

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.

A he lives in a his own heav en,

col (Bm)lects it to go from the Sev en E lev en.

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 ward

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 mon ey to burn

with 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.

Ooh, yeah, lit tle (D)an gel,

she want more,

(Em9)more, more, more, more, (Bm7)more.

Rebel Yell β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Rebel Yell" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 166 BPM.

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

About β€œRebel Yell”

Why does "Rebel Yell" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 Yell".
What key is "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol played in?
Rebel Yell is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Rebel Yell"?
The arrangement plays at 166 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rebel Yell" 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 Yell"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rebel Yell"?
"Rebel Yell" was originally performed by Billy Idol. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rebel Yell"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Apow, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dpow, Em, Em9, +2 more.
What other songs by Billy Idol can I play here?
Try "EYES WITHOUT A FACE", "SWEET SIXTEEN", "WHITE WEDDING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Rebel Yell"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Rebel Yell".
Can I see all the notes in "Rebel Yell"?
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 D at 166 BPM.