You Can't Stop The Beat

by Glee Cast

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You can’t stop an av er a lanche as it rac es down the hill.

You can try to stop the sea sons, girl, but you know you nev er will.

And you can (F)try to (C)stop my danc ing (C)feet, but I just (G)N can dou not A stand still.

’Cause the (Em)world keeps spin ning (C)’round and ’round, and my (Em)heart’s keep ing time to the speed of sound.

I was (Em)lost till I heard the (C)drums then I found my (D)way

’cause (D7)you (G)can’t (D)stop (Dsus)the beat!

Ev er (C)since this old (G)world be (C)gan a wom an (G)found out if she (C)shook it, she could (G)shake up a (C)man.

And so I’m (G)gon na shake and (C)shim my it the (G)best that I (C)can to day,

’cause (C)you (G)can’t (D7)stop the mo tion of the (C)o cean or the (G)sun in the sky.

You can won der if you (C)wan na, but I (G)nev er ask (C)why.

And if you (G)try to hold me (C)down I’m gon na (G)spit in your (C)eye and say

that (C)you (G)can’t (D7)stop (G)the beat!

You can’t stop a riv er pi ness, as it rush es out to sea.

You can try to stop the hands of time, but ya know it just can’t be.

And if they (F)try to (C)stop us, Sea weed, (C)look, I’ll call the (G)N I just ble give C P!

’Cause the (Em)world keeps spin ning (C)’round and ’round, and my (Em)heart’s keep ing time to the speed of sound.

I was (Em)lost till I heard the (C)drums then I found my (D)way

’cause (D7)you (G)can’t (D)stop (Dsus)the beat!

Ev er (C)since we first (G)saw the (C)light, a man and (G)wom an like to (C)shake it on a (G)Sat ur day (C)night.

And so I’m (G)gon na shake and (C)shim my it with (G)all of my (C)might to day,

’cause (C)you (G)can’t (D7)stop the mo tion of the (C)o cean or the (G)rain from a bove.

They can try to stop the (C)par a dise we’re (G)nev dream ing (C)of.

But they can (G)try not stop the (C)rhy thm of two (G)hearts in in (C)love to stay,

’cause (C)you (G)can’t (D7)stop (G)the beat!

Ah, ah, ah.

Ah, ah, ah.

Ah, ah, ah, ah, come on, you Von Tus sles!

Go on, shake your fan ny mus cles!

We can’t!

Yes you can!

No, we can’t!

Yes, you can!

Yes, we can!

You can’t stop the beat!

Ev er (D)since we first (A)saw the (D)sun, it seems Von (A)Tus sle girls are (D)al ways try’n to (A)please some (D)one.

But now we’re (A)gon na shake and (D)shim my it and (A)have some (D)fun to day!

’Cause (Bm)you (A)can’t (E)stop the (A)mo tion of the (D)o cean or the (A)rain from a bove.

(D)They can (A)try to stop the (D)par a dise we’re dream ing of, (D)but you (A)can not stop the (D)rhy thm of two (A)hearts in love (Bm)to (E)stay,

’cause (Bm)you (A)can’t (E7)stop (A)the beat!

You can’t stop the beat!

You can’t stop the beat!

You Can't Stop The Beat by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Can't Stop The Beat by Glee Cast 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 G at 150 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "You Can't Stop The Beat" 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 "You Can't Stop The Beat"?
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.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.