<P> Eddie Schwartz , writer of the song , said that he came up with the title of the song after attending a `` pillow punching '' therapy session in Toronto , but stated that the title is to be taken metaphorically . The song is in E major and features a general chord progression of I - IV - vi - V , with occasional added chords built on passing and neighboring tones , although Benatar has commented that in hindsight she would have preferred to replace the C# minor ( vi ) chord with F# minor ( ii ) . The song was released as a single in the USA , and possibly other markets , in a mix with an additional lead guitar track . The song was later one of the songs available to put on a free mail - order customized mix CD with every pizza order as a part of a Pizza Hut promotion for their `` New Yorker '' - style pizza . </P>
<P> Eddie Schwartz , writer of the song , said that he came up with the title of the song after attending a `` pillow punching '' therapy session in Toronto , but stated that the title is to be taken metaphorically . The song is in E major and features a general chord progression of I - IV - vi - V , with occasional added chords built on passing and neighboring tones , although Benatar has commented that in hindsight she would have preferred to replace the C# minor ( vi ) chord with F# minor ( ii ) . The song was released as a single in the USA , and possibly other markets , in a mix with an additional lead guitar track . The song was later one of the songs available to put on a free mail - order customized mix CD with every pizza order as a part of a Pizza Hut promotion for their `` New Yorker '' - style pizza . </P>
who wrote hit me with your best shot
who wrote hit me with your best shot
Eddie Schwartz
Eddie Schwartz