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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Hell Is For Children" by Pat Benatar in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.
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About “Hell Is For Children”
- Can I learn "Hell Is For Children" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hell Is For Children" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Hell Is For Children"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hell Is For Children" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hell Is For Children"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hell Is For Children" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.
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