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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Cuts Like A Knife" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Cuts Like A Knife"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Cuts Like A Knife". Key of D, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.