Rockabilly Rebel
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#1.
G
My Mama don’t like it, the way I comb my hair,
D
Papa thinks I’m crazy, in the clothes I wear.
G C
They took all my records but I play it all day..
G D G
I am what I am and I’m gonna keep a rockin’ that way.
[Refrão] G
I’m a rockabilly rebel from head to toe.
D
I gotta keep a-rockin’ everywhere I go.
G C
Everybody join us, we’re good compan..y..
G D G
be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
#2.
G
The kids in the schoolhouse, they couldn’t wait too long,
D
When the school is over, they put their cat clothes on,
G C
You oughta hear the slap bass, swingin’ to the band..
G D G
It's a real rockin’ rhythm that is sweepin’ all over this land.
[Refrão] G
I’m a rockabilly rebel from head to toe.
D
I gotta keep a-rockin’ everywhere I go.
G C
Everybody join us, we’re good compan..y..
G D G
be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
(GUITAR BREAK:)
#3.
G
Squares get the message, get the boppin’ beat..
D
let it tramp through your body, from your head to your feet.
G G7 C
Shakin’ in your shoes, boy, oh, don’t it make you feel, Wow!??
G D G
Well, if you can’t dance, we’re not gonna show you how.
[Refrão] G
I’m a rockabilly rebel from head to toe.
D
I gotta keep a-rockin’ everywhere I go.
G C
Everybody join us, we’re good compan..y..
G D G
be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
[Refrão] G
I’m a rockabilly rebel from head to toe.
D
I gotta keep a-rockin’ everywhere I go.
G C
Everybody join us, we’re good compan..y..
G D G
be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
OUTRO:
G D G
Be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
G D G
Be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
G D G
Be a real cool cat, be a rockabilly rebel like me.
A seventies smash from Kraziekhat.
How to play Rockabilly Rebel
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.