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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar, in E major at about 136 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” by Pat Benatar.

Hit Me With Your Best Shot by Pat Benatar
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · pop · arena
Moodenergetic · confident · anthemic
Signaturearena rock anthem with a bold, sing‑along hook
E major
Key
136
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯m
E
F♯m7
B
A
Bmaj/3
C♯m7
Emaj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑chorusChorusVersePre‑chorusChorusBridgeGuitar soloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead with a strong, clear, slightly raspy timbre; powerful, confident delivery with occasional belting
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady backbeat
electric guitars
distorted rhythm guitars providing chunky power‑chord riffs
bass
solid, driving low end that locks with the drums
lead guitar
melodic lead lines and a soaring solo in the bridge
synth pads
subtle atmospheric pads that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Crimes of Passion (1980)

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Artist

Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar is an American rock singer and songwriter from New York, who built her career around hard rock and new wave sounds in the late 1970s and 1980s. Classically trained as a vocalist, she developed a harder-edged style after teaming up with guitarist Neil Giraldo, who became her longtime musical partner and husband. She has sold over 36 million albums worldwide, won four Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" in?

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar is in E major.

What is the tempo of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" plays at around 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?

The core progression is C♯m, E, F♯m7, B, A, and Bmaj/3, built around the E major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitars, lead guitar, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" by Pat Benatar, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 136 BPM in E major with 9 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" on?

"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" appears on Crimes of Passion (1980).

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