Can a complete beginner play "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Can't Stop This Thing We Started — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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 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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 112 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Bryan Adams

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How to Play "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.