Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Song Lyrics / Chart History / Artist Information

  • As originally performed by Pat Benatar (born Patricia Andrzejewski 1/10/53 on Long Island New York
  • The song was a # 9 Top 40 hit from 1980
  • It was the third of 15 Top 40 hits for the rock singer who helped pave the way for female rockers
  • It is now a staple of the classic rock repertoire
A sample of this song as performed by Oracle is available by clicking on either of the links below.  The RealAudio file will stream to your computer rather quickly assuming you have the RealAudio player installed.  The MP3 file must download completely first, but is of a higher audio quality.
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Song Lyrics - Hit Me With Your Best Shot

Well you're a real tough cookie with a long history,
Of breakin' little hearts like the one in me,
That's OK, let's see how you do it,
Put up your dukes, let's get down to it.

Hit me with your best shot,
Why don't you hit me with your best shot.
Hit me with your best shot.
Fire away!

You come on with a come on, you don't fight fair,
That's OK, see if I care.
Knock me down it's all in vain,
I get right back on my feet again.

Hit me with your best shot,
Why don't you hit me with your best shot.
Hit me with your best shot.
Fire away!

Well you're a real tough cookie with a long history,
Of breakin' little hearts like the one in me.
Before I put another notch in my lipstick case,
You better make sure you put me in my place.

Hit me with your best shot, come on!
Why don't you hit me with your best shot.
Hit me with your best shot.
Fire away!

Hit me with your best shot,
Why don't you hit me with your best shot.
Hit me with your best shot.
Fire away! Hey hey!

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Note that the lyrics posted here are those as interpreted and performed by The Oracle Band, who perform throughout the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC area. 

In a few cases we have taken some liberties with the lyrics to make them more appropriate for tasteful gatherings. Their use here is intended as an aid for people in selecting music for their wedding reception or private party, and may not be reproduced for any commercial, for-profit use.

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