My suggestion to you, look at a walkthrough guide. I am completely stuck on my game at the moment. Even the walkthrough can't help me. I know what to do, I just can't quite manage it.
I was surprised at how hard it was! I made the mistake of thinking Sonic was a kids game, and therefore easy. You see, I remember playing Sonic on the sega, and I don't ever remember it being hard. I refuse to entertain the possibility that little children might possibly be better at me at video games. Years counts for something right? RIGHT?