Can't Stop This Thing We Started

by Bryan Adams
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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.

Can't Stop This Thing We Started — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" by Bryan Adams in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Can't Stop This Thing We Started

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" by Bryan Adams played in?
Can't Stop This Thing We Started is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
"Can't Stop This Thing We Started" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Bb, C, D, E, Eb, Esus2, Esus4, +4 more.
What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?
Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "I DO IT FOR YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 112 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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