Other arrangements of Cuts Like A Knife
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Cuts Like A Knife" by Bryan Adams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Cuts Like A Knife" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cuts Like A Knife" by Bryan Adams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Cuts Like A Knife" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Cuts Like A Knife" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.