Verse 1 (muted guitar strums building) I’ve been told to sit down, keep my voice in check Smile politely, take what I can get But I’m done playing nice, I’m done playing small I’m here to burn down every last brick wall Pre-Chorus (drums cut, bass carries) You say “don’t,” I say “watch me now” You say “stop,” I’m already too loud Chorus (full band blast) I’m a rebel — can’t hold me in I’m the spark that lights the fire under your skin I’m a rebel — I’ll break the chain I’ll dance in the middle of the pouring rain Oh, I’m a rebel (can’t tame me) Yeah, I’m a rebel (come face me) Verse 2 (faster strumming, aggressive tone) I wear black to the wedding, red to the wake Don’t believe in rules that were made to break I’m the voice in your head that you can’t ignore The one kicking down your locked front door Pre-Chorus You say “don’t,” I say “watch me now” You say “stop,” I’m already too loud Chorus I’m a rebel — can’t hold me in I’m the spark that lights the fire under your skin I’m a rebel — I’ll break the chain I’ll dance in the middle of the pouring rain Oh, I’m a rebel (can’t tame me) Yeah, I’m a rebel (come face me) Bridge (half-time drums, big gang vocals) No crown, no king, no chains, no fear I’ll be screaming this truth ’til the whole world hears If there’s a line, I’ll cross it twice If there’s a risk, I’ll roll the dice Breakdown (instruments drop out, just drums & voice) I won’t bow, I won’t bend This fight’s mine to the bitter end Final Chorus (explosive double-time) I’m a rebel — can’t hold me in I’m the spark that lights the fire under your skin I’m a rebel — I’ll break the chain I’ll dance in the middle of the pouring rain Oh, I’m a rebel (can’t tame me) Yeah, I’m a rebel (come face me) I’m a rebel… and I’m here to win!
