Cuts Like A Knife

by Bryan Adams
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Lyrics

(D)Driv in’ home this eve nin’ I (G)could a sworn we (C)had it all worked out.

You (D)had this boy be liev in’ (G)way be yond (C)the shad ow of a doubt.

Well, I (D)heard it on the street,

I (G)heard you might have (C)found some bod y new.

Well, (D)who a is he, ba by?

(G)Who is he and (C)tell me what he means to (D)you?

I (A)took it all for grant ed, but (Bm)how was I to know Now that (C)you’d be let ting go?

Now it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

(C)Oh, it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

There’s (D)times I’ve been mis tak

there’s (G)times I thought I’ve (C)been mis un der stood.

So (D)wait a min ute dar lin’, (G)can’t you see we (C)did me the he best we (D)could?

This (A)would n’t be the first time that (Bm)things have gone a stray.

Now you’ve (C)thrown it all a way.

Now it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

(C)Oh, it cuts like a (D)knife,

but it feels so (D)right.

There’s (D)right.

na na na na na na Oh, and it cuts like a (D)knife.

And it feels (C)so right, ba by.

(D)(Na na na na na na na Oh, and it cuts like a (D)knife.

I (D)knife,

but it feels so right.

And it cuts like a knife,

but it feels so

right.

(D)Na na na na na (G)na na (C)na na na.

(D)Na na na na na (G)na na (C)na na na.

Cuts Like A Knife — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Cuts Like A Knife" 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 D, 100 BPM.

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

About “Cuts Like A Knife”

Why does "Cuts Like A Knife" 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 "Cuts Like A Knife".
What key is "Cuts Like A Knife" by Bryan Adams played in?
Cuts Like A Knife is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cuts Like A Knife"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cuts Like A Knife" 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 "Cuts Like A Knife"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cuts Like A Knife"?
"Cuts Like A Knife" was originally performed by Bryan Adams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cuts Like A Knife"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, C, D, G.
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 "Cuts Like A Knife"?
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 "Cuts Like A Knife".
Can I see all the notes in "Cuts Like A Knife"?
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 D at 100 BPM.