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Hit Me With Your Best Shot

· by Pat Benatar

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Lyrics

(B)Well, you’re a (C#m)real on tough a cook ie with a long his to ry (B)of break ing lit tle hearts like the one if in me.

care.

Be fore I That’s O er K, let’s see how you do it.

I’ll Put up your dukes, you let’s me get down to it.

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

(B)Fi re a way.

You (C#m)come on with a come on, with you don’t fight to fair, (B)of break but that’s O K.

like the See if I me.

care.

Be fore I Knock me er down, it’s all in case, vain.

it.

you get right back on you my me feet a gain.

it.

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

(B)Fi re a way.

You

(B)Well, you’re a

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Fi re a way.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of E at 140 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" use?: Just 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Pat Benatar songs work for kids?: Try "PROMISES IN THE DARK", "WE BELONG", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.