Candle In The Wind

by Elton John

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Lyrics

(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean.

Though I nev er (Bb)you knew you at all, you had the grace cre to at ed a (F)hold your self

while (F)those a round price you crawled.

They crawled out of the (F)wood work

and they whis pered in to your brain.

They set you on a (F)tread mill and they (F)made Mar i you lyn change your name.

in the nude.

And it (C)seems to me you (C7)lived your life like a (F)can dle in the (Bb)wind,

nev er (F)know ing who to cling to

when the (C)rain set in.

And I (Bb)would have liked to’ve known you but I was just a (Dm)kid.

Your can dle burned out (C)long be fore

your (Bb)leg end ev er did.

(F)Lone li ness was tough, the tough est role (Bb)you ev you er played.

Hol ly wood grace cre to at ed a (F)su per star

and (F)pain was the price you paid.

And e ven when you (F)died, work

and oh, the press still hound ed you.

All the pa pers had (F)to say was that (F)made Mar i you lyn change was found in the nude.

And it (C)seems to me you (C7)lived your life like a (F)can dle in the (Bb)wind,

nev er (F)know ing who to cling to

when the (C)rain set in.

And I (Bb)would have liked to’ve known you but I was just a (Dm)kid.

Your can dle burned out (C)long be fore

your (Bb)leg end ev er did.

(F)Good bye Nor ma Jean.

Though I nev er knew you at all, you had the grace to (F)hold your self

while (F)those a round you crawled.

(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean, from the young man in the (Bb)twen ty sec ond row, who sees you as some thing (F)more than sex ual, more than just our Mar i (Bb)lyn Mon roe.

And it

I (Bb)would have liked to know you.

Oh, but (Dm)I was just a kid, your can dle burned out (C)long be fore

your (Bb)leg end ev er did.

Candle In The Wind by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Candle In The Wind” by Elton John in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Candle In The Wind" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Candle In The Wind"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.