Rebel Girl
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G C G (G7)
There are women of many descriptions
C Cm G
In this queer world, as everyone knows.
G C G
Some are living in beautiful mansions,
A7 D (D7)
And are wearing the finest of clothes.
G C G
There are blue blooded queens and princesses,
C B7
Who have charms made of diamonds and pearl;
G E7 Am
But the only and thoroughbred lady
A7 D7 G
Is the Rebel Girl.
Chorus:
G C
That's the Rebel Girl, that's the Rebel Girl!
D D7 G
To the working class she's a precious pearl.
D7
She brings courage, pride and joy
G
To the fighting Rebel Boy.
G C
We've had girls before, but we need some more
D C B7
In the Industrial Workers of the World.
E7 Am
For it's great to fight for freedom
C G D7 G
With a Rebel Girl.
G C G (G7)
Yes, her hands may be hardened from labor,
C Cm G
And her dress may not be very fine;
G C G
But a heart in her bosom is beating
A7 D (D7)
That is true to her class and her kind.
G C G
And the grafters in terror are trembling
C B7
When her spite and defiance she'll hurl;
E7 Am
For the only and thoroughbred lady
A7 D7 G
Is the Rebel Girl.
How to play Rebel Girl
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.