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Rehab


"Rehab" by Amy Winehouse is a soul and R&B song written by the British singer herself. It was recorded for her second studio album, "Back to Black," released in 2006. The song was written as a reflection of Winehouse's personal struggles with addiction and her resistance to seeking help. "Rehab" became one of her most successful and recognizable tracks, reaching high positions on charts globally. The composition is in the key of C major, and it showcases Winehouse's unique vocal style characterized by its deep, soulful timbre. The melody combines elements of jazz, Motown, and vintage R&B, giving the song a timeless and nostalgic feel.

Rehab - Amy Winehouse

sol sol la DO la DO la RE sol
They tried to make me go to rehab
sol sol DO ... DO DO DO
But I said ‘no, no, no’
RE# DO RE DO DO RE
Yes, I’ve been black
RE# DO RE DO DO RE
but when I come back
DO DO DO
You’ll know know know

RE RE RE RE MI MI RE
I ain’t got the time
la DO la MI RE RE RE la DO
And if my daddy thinks I’m fine
sol sol la DO la DO la RE sol
He’s tried to make me go to rehab
sol sol DO ... DO DO DO
But I won’t go go go

MI MI MI MI
I’d rather be
DO MI RE MI DO
at home with Ray
DO DO DO DO DO DO RE RE DO
I ain’t got seventy days
DO RE MI MI
‘Cause there’s nothing
DO MI MI MI DO MI MI
There’s nothing you can teach me
la MI RE RE
That I can’t learn
DO la DO MI RE RE DO
from Mr. Hathaway

RE RE RE RE RE MI MI RE
I didn’t get a lot in class
la MI RE DO RE
But I know it don’t come
MI RE DO RE
in a shot glass

sol sol la DO la DO la RE sol
They tried to make me go to rehab
sol sol DO ... DO DO DO
But I said ‘no, no, no’
RE# DO RE DO DO RE
Yes, I’ve been black
RE# DO RE DO DO RE
but when I come back
DO DO DO
You’ll know know know

RE RE RE RE MI MI RE
I ain’t got the time
la DO la MI RE RE RE la DO
And if my daddy thinks I’m fine
sol sol la DO la DO la RE sol
He’s tried to make me go to rehab
sol sol DO ... DO DO DO
But I won’t go go go