Cuts Like A Knife

by Bryan Adams
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(C)Driv in’ home this eve nin’ I (F)could a sworn we had it (Bb)all worked out.

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

Well, I (C)heard it on the street, en I (F)heard you might have (Bb)found some bod y new.

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

(F)Who is he and (Bb)tell me what he means to (C)you?

I (G)would n’t be the first time that (Am)things have gone a stray.

Now (Bb)thrown it all a way.

Now it cuts like a (C)knife,

but it feels so (C)right.

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

but it feels so (C)right.

There’s (C)times I’ve been mis tak en there’s (F)times I thought I’ve (Bb)been mis un der stood.

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

This (G)took it all for grant ed, but (Am)how was I to know that (Bb)you’d be let ting go?

Now it cuts like a (C)knife,

but it feels so (C)right.

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

but it feels so (C)right.

There’s (C)right.

Oh, and it cuts like a (C)knife.

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

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

I (C)knife,

but it feels so right.

And it cuts like a knife,

but it feels so

right.

Na na na na na (F)na na na na na.

Cuts Like A Knife — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Cuts Like A Knife" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Cuts Like A Knife”

Can I play "Cuts Like A Knife" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cuts Like A Knife" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Cuts Like A Knife" by Bryan Adams played in?
Cuts Like A Knife is arranged in the key of C 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Cuts Like A Knife"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cuts Like A Knife" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Cuts Like A Knife"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cuts Like A Knife" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.