Can't Stop This Thing We Started

by Bryan Adams
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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 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Can't Stop This Thing We Started" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Can't Stop This Thing We Started”

Why does "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Can't Stop This Thing We Started".
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 F 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 100 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Can't Stop This Thing We Started".
Can I see all the notes in "Can't Stop This Thing We Started"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 100 BPM.