When the night winds down and my thoughts run deep
And the Lord hangs a black cat moon 
As I lie awake I swear I heard a song in the wind
In the southern breeze I can hear the strummin' 
of a six string just outta tune 
And a whisky soaked voice 
Singing 'bout places he's been
Cuttin' through the night 
Like a siren's song 
He's tellin' me tonight 
Gotta spread the news along 

Rebel to rebel
To anyone who's ever tried 
Rebel to rebel 
To take on the other side
Callin' out his name as night is falling
A brother's voice is calling 
Sending messages through the past
To rebels like me and you 

I can see his face as I watch the stars
From a tour bus heading from town 
With a wink and a smile 
He'd tell me things words couldn't say
To be a street survivor 
Boy you gotta stand tall 
Keep that dream in your heart
I'll be there in the fight 
Nothing gonna stand in our way 
Well I'm taking his advice 
As I sing this song 
Let fortune roll the dice
And don't you ever forget where you 're from 

Rebel to rebel
Now I see him walk away
Rebel to rebel 
Here it come 
Now I hear his voice again
Rebel to rebel 
To anyone who's ever tried
Rebel to rebel 
To take on the other side
Callin' out his name as night is falling
A brothers voice is calling 
Rebel to rebel oooh rebels like me
Rebel to rebel, rebel to rebel, rebel to rebel