Hit Me With Your Best Shot

by Pat Benatar
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(B)Well, you’re a (C#m)real on tough a cook ie with a long his to ry (B)of break ing lit tle hearts like the one if in me.

care.

Be fore I That’s O er K, let’s see how you do it.

I’ll Put up your dukes, you let’s me get down to it.

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

(B)Fi re a way.

You (C#m)come on with a come on, with you don’t fight to fair, (B)of break but that’s O K.

like the See if I me.

care.

Be fore I Knock me er down, it’s all in case, vain.

it.

you get right back on you my me feet a gain.

it.

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

(B)Fi re a way.

You

(B)Well, you’re a

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Why don’t you (E)hit me with your (A)best shot?

(E)Hit me with (A)your best shot.

Fi re a way.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hit Me With Your Best Shot

What key is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" in?
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar is in the key of E with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" 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 "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" 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 "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?
This arrangement of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" uses 4 chords: A, B, C#m, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" 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", "HELL IS FOR CHILDREN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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