They (Cm)cry in the dark
so you can’t see their tears.
They (Cm)hide in the light
so you can’t see their fears.
For (Dm7)give and for get
all the while.
(Dm7)Love and pain be come one and the same in the eyes of a wound ed child
(Bb5)be cause hell,
(C5)hell is for (Ab5)chil (Bb5)dren,
and you know (C5)that their lit tle (Bb5)lives (C5)can be come such a (Ab5)mess.
(Bb5)Hell,
(C5)hell is for (Ab5)chil (Bb5)dren,
and you should n’t have to pay for your love with your bones and your flesh.
It’s (Cm)all so con fus ing this bru tal a bus ing.
They black en your eyes and then ’pol o gize.
You’re (Dm7)dad dy’s good girl and don’t tell mom my a (Cm)thing.
Be a (Dm7)good lit tle boy and you’ll get a new toy.
Tell (CN.C.)grand ma you fell off the swing.
(Bb5)Be cause hell (Bb5)No!
Hell is for chil dren.
(C5)Hell,
(C5)hell is for (Ab5)hell,
hell is for (G)hell,
hell is for chil (C5)dren.
(C5)Hell,
(C5)hell is for (Ab5)hell,
hell is for (G)hell,
hell is for chil (C5)dren.
(C5)Hell,
(C5)Hell,
(C5)hell is for (Ab5)hell,
hell is for (G)hell,
hell is for chil (C5)dren!
(Bb5)Hell is for chil (C5)dren!
(Bb5)Hell is for chil (C5)dren!
Hell Is For Children by Pat Benatar
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Hell Is For Children”
- What key is "Hell Is For Children" in?
- "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Hell Is For Children" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Hell Is For Children" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Hell Is For Children"?
- This arrangement of "Hell Is For Children" uses 15 chords: Ab, Abped, Bb, Bbped, C, Cm, Cped, Csus4, +7 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Hell Is For Children" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Pat Benatar can I play here?
- Try "PROMISES IN THE DARK", "WE BELONG", "YOU BETTER RUN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.