Can a complete beginner play "Hell Is For Children"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hell Is For Children" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Hell Is For Children"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hell Is For Children" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Hell Is For Children — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Hell Is For Children" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

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!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Ab
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Pat Benatar

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How to Play "Hell Is For Children" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.