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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar: 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 Eb, 120 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 “Hell Is For Children”
- What key is "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar played in?
- Hell Is For Children is arranged in the key of Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hell Is For Children" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar. 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 "Hell Is For Children" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Hell Is For Children" 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.