Candle In The Wind

by Elton John

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(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean, the though I nev er knew er you at all, wood you had the (C7)grace to (F)hold your self while (Bb)those a (C)round price you crawled.

They crawled out of the (C)wood work

and they whis pered (Bb)press in to your brain, they set you on a tread mill and they made i you change found in your name.

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

Nev er (F)know ing who to cling to when (F)the rain set in.

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

Your can dle had burned out (C)long be fore your (Bb)leg end ev er did.

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

Hol ly wood cre at ed (C7)a to (F)su per star and (Bb)pain was (C)the price you paid.

They E ven when you (C)died, work

and they oh, the (Bb)press still hound ed you, they all the pa pers had to was that Mar i lyn was found in the nude.

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

Nev er (F)know ing who to cling to when (F)the rain set in.

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

Your can dle had burned out (C)long be fore your (Bb)leg end ev er did.

Good bye, Nor ma Jean,

though I nev er knew you at all, you had the (C7)grace to (F)hold your self while (Bb)those a (C)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 more than (F)sex u al, more than (Bb)just Mar (C)i lyn Mon roe.

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The (Dm)can dle has 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 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.