Hell Is For Children

by Pat Benatar
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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!

Hell Is For Children — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Hell Is For Children" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show 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.

About “Hell Is For Children

Can I play "Hell Is For Children" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hell Is For Children" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar played in?
Hell Is For Children is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hell Is For Children"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hell Is For Children" 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 "Hell Is For Children"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hell Is For Children"?
"Hell Is For Children" was originally performed by Pat Benatar. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hell Is For Children"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abped, Bb, Bbped, C, Cm, Cped, Csus4, +7 more.
What other songs by Pat Benatar can I play here?
Try "PROMISES IN THE DARK", "WE BELONG", "YOU BETTER RUN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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.

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