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(Eb)The (F)si rens are scream ing, and the (Bb)fi res are howl ing way (F)down in the val ley to night.
(Eb)There’s a (F)man in the shad ows with a (Am)gun in his eye, and a (Bb)blade shin ing oh so bright.
There’s (F)e vil in the air and there’s thun der in the sky, and a (Dm)kill er’s on the blood (C)shot (Bb)streets.
And (F)down in the tun nel where the (C)dead ly are ris ing, oh, I (Dm)swear I saw a young boy (Bb)down in the gut ter, he was start ing to foam in the heat.
Oh, (Bb)ba by, you’re the on ly thing in (C)this whole world that’s (F)pure and good and (Bb)right.
And wher ev er you are, and wher (C)ev er you go, there’s (Bb)al ways gon na (C)be some (F)light.
But I (Bb)got ta get out, I got ta (C)break it out now, be (Dm)fore the fi nal crack of (Bb)dawn.
So we (F)got ta make the most of our (C)one night to geth er, when it’s (Bb)o ver you know, we’ll both be so a lone.
Like a (F)bat out of hell, I’ll be gone when the morn ing comes.
When the night is o ver, like a (Am)bat out of hell, I’ll be (Bb)gone, (Am)gone, (Gm)gone.
Like a (F)bat out of hell, I’ll be gone when the morn ing (Bb)comes.
But (C)when the (F)day is done and the (C)sun goes down, and the (Bb)moon light’s shin ing (Gm)through...
Then like a (F)sin ner be (Am)fore the (Dm)gates of (F)heav en, I’ll come (Bb)crawl ing on (Bb)back to (Gm7)you.
I’m (F)gon na hit the high way like a (Bb)bat ter ing ram on a (F)sil ver black phan tom bike.
When the met al is hot and the (Am)en gine is hun gry, and we’re (Bb)all a bout to see the light.
(F)Noth ing ev er grows in this (C)rot ting old hole, and (Dm)ev ’ry thing is stunt ed and (Bb)lost.
And (F)noth ing real ly rocks and noth ing real ly rolls, and noth ing’s ev er (C)worth the cost.
And I (Bb)know that I’m damned if I (F)nev er get out, and (Bb)may be I’m damned if I do.
But with ev ’ry oth er (C)beat I got (Dm)left in my heart,
you know I’d (Bb)rath er be damned with (F)you.
If I got ta be damned, you know I (C)wan na be damned, (Bb)danc ing through the (C)night with you.
If I got ta be damned, you know I (C)wan na be damned, (F)got ta be damned, you know I (Bb)wan na be damned, (F)got ta be damned, you know I (C)wan na be damned, (Bb)danc ing through the (C)night, (Bb)danc ing through the (C)night, (Bb)danc ing through the (C)night with (F)you.
Oh, Then like a (F)sin ner be (Am)fore the (Dm)gates of (F)heav en, I’ll come (Bbmaj7)crawl ing on (Bb)back to (Gm7)you.
Then like a (F)sin ner be (Am)fore the (Dm)gates of (F)heav en, I’ll come (Bb)crawl ing on (Bb)back to (Gm7)you.
I can (Bb)see my self tear ing up the road, (Eb)fast (Bb)er than (Eb)an y (Bb)oth er (Eb)boy (Bb)has ev er gone.
And my (Bb)skin is raw but my (Eb)soul is (Bb)ripe, and no one’s gon na stop me now, I’m gon na make my es (F)cape!
But I (Eb)can’t stop (Bb)think ing of you,
And I (Ab)nev er see the sud den curve till it’s way too (Fsus)late.
(Gm)And I (Ab)nev er see the sud den curve till it’s way too (F)late.
Then I’m (Eb)dy ing at the bot tom of the (F)pit in the blaz ing (Gm)sun.
(Eb)Torn and twist ed at the (F)foot of a burn ing (Gm)bike.
And I (Ab)think some bod y some (Bb)where must be toll ing a (Cm)bell.
And the (Eb)last thing I (F)see is my (Gm)heart
still (Eb)beat ing.
Break ing (Gm)out of my bod y, and (Cm)fly ing a way,
like a bat out of hell!
Then I’m (Ab)dy ing at the bot tom of a (Bb)pit in the blaz ing (Cm)sun.
(Ab)Torn and twist ed at the (Bb)foot of a burn ing (Cm)bike.
And I (Eb)think some bod y some (F)where must be toll ing a (Gm)bell.
And the (Ab)last thing I (Bb)see is my (Cm)heart,
still (Db)beat ing...
still beat ing.
Break ing (Fm)out of my bod y and (C)fly ing a way
(CN.C.)like a bat out of hell!
Like a bat out of hell!
Like a bat out of hell!
Like a bat out of hell!
Like a bat out of hell!
Like a (C11)bat out (C)of hell!
Bat Out Of Hell — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meat Loaf: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 136 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bat Out Of Hell”
- What key is "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meat Loaf played in?
- Bat Out Of Hell is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bat Out Of Hell"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bat Out Of Hell" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bat Out Of Hell"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bat Out Of Hell"?
- "Bat Out Of Hell" was originally performed by Meat Loaf. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bat Out Of Hell"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Cdom, Cm, D, +10 more.
- What other songs by Meat Loaf can I play here?
- Try "PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT", "TWO OUT OF THREE AIN'T BAD", "I'D DO ANYTHING FOR LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Bat Out Of Hell" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bat Out Of Hell" by Meat Loaf. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Bat Out Of Hell" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Bat Out Of Hell" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.