Hell Is for Children
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Hell Is for Children by Pat Benatar is in C minor (estimated), around 128 BPM, 4/4 time. This 4-track arrangement runs 4:31 (Overdriven guitar, Distortion guitar, Electric bass (finger), and Drums), with an intro, alternating verses and choruses, a solo, and an outro. 2 versions available to play and practice.
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About the key of C minor
C minor is the 8th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are Cm, Fm, and Gm.
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Hell Is for Children appears on the soundtrack of American Pop : Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.