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Cuts Like A Knife

· by Bryan Adams

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Lyrics

(D)Driv in’ home this eve nin’ I (G)could a sworn we (C)had it all worked out.

You (D)had this boy be liev in’ (G)way be yond (C)the shad ow of a doubt.

Well, I (D)heard it on the street,

I (G)heard you might have (C)found some bod y new.

Well, (D)who a is he, ba by?

(G)Who is he and (C)tell me what he means to (D)you?

I (A)took it all for grant ed, but (Bm)how was I to know Now that (C)you’d be let ting go?

Now it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

(C)Oh, it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

There’s (D)times I’ve been mis tak

there’s (G)times I thought I’ve (C)been mis un der stood.

So (D)wait a min ute dar lin’, (G)can’t you see we (C)did me the he best we (D)could?

This (A)would n’t be the first time that (Bm)things have gone a stray.

Now you’ve (C)thrown it all a way.

Now it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

(C)Oh, it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

There’s (D)right.

na na na na na na Oh, and it cuts like a (D)knife.

And it feels (C)so right, ba by.

(D)(Na na na na na na na Oh, and it cuts like a (D)knife.

I (D)knife,

but it feels so right.

And it cuts like a knife,

but it feels so

right.

(D)Na na na na na (G)na na (C)na na na.

(D)Na na na na na (G)na na (C)na na na.

Cuts Like A Knife by Bryan Adams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Cuts Like A Knife” by Bryan Adams in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Cuts Like A Knife" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Cuts Like A Knife"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Cuts Like A Knife" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bryan Adams songs work for kids?: Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.