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Intermediate piano sheet music for "Can't Stand The Heartache" by Skid Row, in A major at about 143 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Piano Sheet Music for "Can't Stand The Heartache" by Skid Row

Preview of the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement for “Can't Stand The Heartache” by Skid Row.

Can't Stand The Heartache by Skid Row
Piano Sheet Music

Grand staffMid-staff range

The piano part reads from the grand staff, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · metal · hard‑rock
Moodaggressive · angry · defiant
Signaturehard‑rock anthem with a raw, high‑energy edge
A major
Key
143
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

E
D
Amaj/3
Dmaj/2
G
A
B
C♯m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeGuitar SoloChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

distorted electric guitars
heavily distorted, playing power‑chord riffs and melodic leads
drums
fast, driving rock beat with punchy kick and snare
bass guitar
solid, driving low end that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead with a raw, powerful, slightly strained timbre; aggressive, shouted delivery
guitar solo
high‑energy, melodic solo that builds tension before the final chorus
Album & artist
ALBUM

Skid Row (1989)

Their debut came out in January 1989 on Atlantic Records, recorded with producer Michael Wagener in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It went five-times platinum in the United States and peaked at number six on the Billboard 200, lifted by singles and a heavy touring schedule supporting Bon Jovi and Aerosmith.

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Artist

Skid Row

Skid Row is a heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey, by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo. They built their reputation on aggressive guitar work and the powerful vocals of singer Sebastian Bach, scoring multi-platinum records with their first two albums in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band has gone through several lineup changes over the decades but has remained active, putting out music into the 2020s.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Can't Stand The Heartache" in?

"Can't Stand The Heartache" by Skid Row is in A major.

What is the tempo of "Can't Stand The Heartache"?

"Can't Stand The Heartache" plays at around 143 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Can't Stand The Heartache"?

The core progression is E, D, Amaj/3, Dmaj/2, G, and A, built around the A major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Can't Stand The Heartache"?

The recording features distorted electric guitars, drums, bass guitar, vocals, and guitar solo.

Can I get "Can't Stand The Heartache" piano sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate piano sheet music arrangement of "Can't Stand The Heartache" by Skid Row, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Can't Stand The Heartache" piano sheet music easy to play?

"Can't Stand The Heartache" piano sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 143 BPM in A major with 8 chords to navigate, the part leans toward the harder end. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Can't Stand The Heartache" piano sheet music?

Yes. The beginner piano sheet music for "Can't Stand The Heartache" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Can't Stand The Heartache" on?

"Can't Stand The Heartache" appears on Skid Row (1989).

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