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 Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

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

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?

Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You might stop a hur ri cane,

might e ven stop the driv in’ rain.

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

I’m go in’ (Bb)one way,

(C)your way.

Now, (F)it’s (C)such a (Bb)strong way,

(Eb)let’s (Bb)make it (C)our

way.

Now (Dm7)ba (Csus)by, I can’t stop this (Csus)thing we start (C)ed.

You got ta (Bb)know it’s (F)right.

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

yeah.

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

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

I can’t stop this (Dm)thing (C)we (Csus)start (C)ed, (Bb)no way.

I’m go ing (C)your

way.

You might stop 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 (F)you wan na stop me, ba by, don’t e ven try.

I’m go in’ (Bb)one way,

(C)your way.

Now, (F)it’s (C)such a (Bb)strong way,

(Eb)let’s (Bb)make it (C)our way.

Now (Dm7)ba (Csus)by, I can’t stop this (Csus)thing we start (C)ed.

You got ta (Bb)know it’s (F)right.

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

yeah.

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

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

I can’t stop this (Dm)thing (C)we (Csus)start (C)ed, (Bb)no way.

I’m go ing (C)your way.

(F)Oh,

why take it (C)slow?

I got ta (F)know.

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

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

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

I can’t stop it.

I can’t stop this (Csus2)thing we start ed.

You got ta (Bb)know it’s (F)right.

I can’t stop this (Csus2)course we’ve plot ted,

yeah.

I can’t stop this (Csus2)thing we start ed.

You got ta (Bb)know it’s (F)right.

I can’t stop this (Csus2)course we’ve plot ted,

yeah.

Can't Stop This Thing We Started by Bryan Adams

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bryan Adams can I play here?: Try "PLEASE FORGIVE ME", "Here I Am", "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.