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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, “A 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 — 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 there a karaoke version of "Rebel Yell" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Rebel Yell" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Rebel Yell" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.