What key is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" in?

"Can't Stop This Thing We Started" by Bryan Adams is in the key of A with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?

This arrangement of "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" uses 12 chords: A, Bb, C, D, E, Eb, Esus2, Esus4, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?

Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "I DO IT FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You might stop the a hur ri cane,

might e ven stop the driv in’ rain.

You might have had a doz en oth er guys, but if (A)you wan na stop me, ba by, don’t e ven try.

I’m go in’ one way,

(E)your way.

Now, (A)it’s such (E)a (D)strong way,

(G)let’s make (D)it (E)our way.

Now (F#m7)ba (Esus)by, I can’t stop this (Esus2)thing we start (E)ed.

You got ta know it’s (A)right.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)course we’ve plot (E)ted,

yeah.

This thing called (E)love, we got it.

No place for the (A)bro ken heart ed.

I can’t stop this (F#m)thing (E)we (Esus)start (E)ed, (D)no way.

I’m go ing (E)your way.

You might stop the world spin nin’ ’round,

might e ven walk on ho ly ground.

I ain’t have Su per man and I can’t fly, but if (A)you wan na stop me, ba by, don’t e ven try.

I’m go in’ one way,

(E)your way.

Now, (A)it’s such (E)a (D)strong way,

(G)let’s make (D)it (E)our way.

Now (F#m7)ba (Esus)by, I can’t stop this (Esus2)thing we start (E)ed.

You got ta know it’s (A)right.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)course we’ve plot (E)ted,

yeah.

This thing called (E)love, we got it.

No place for the (A)bro ken heart ed.

I can’t stop this (F#m)thing (E)we (Esus)start (E)ed, (D)no way.

I’m go ing (E)your way.

(Bb)Oh,

(Eb)why (Bb)take it (F)slow?

(F)I got ta know,

(Bb)hey!

There’s (A)noth ing can stop this thing that we’ve got.

Yeah, yeah,

This thing called (C)love, we got it.

Ain’t no place for the (Bb)bro ken heart ed.

I can’t stop it.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)thing we start ed.

You got ta know it’s (A)right.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)course we’ve plot ted,

yeah.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)thing we start ed.

You got ta know it’s (A)right.

I can’t stop this (Esus2)course we’ve plot ted,

yeah.

Can't Stop This Thing We Started by Bryan Adams

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Can't Stop This Thing We Started”

What key is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" in?: "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" by Bryan Adams is in the key of A with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?: This arrangement of "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" uses 12 chords: A, Bb, C, D, E, Eb, Esus2, Esus4, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?: Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "I DO IT FOR YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.