Candle In The Window

· by Linda Eder

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Lyrics

(C69)Hur ry through the night,

past the shut tered hous es towards a (Am7)sol i tar y light

that burn ing in a win dow near a (F69)fig ure in a chair,

al ways sit ting there,

(C69)qui et as a prayer.

(C69)Does he close his eyes,

wea ry with the weight of be ing (Am7)sud den ly so wise?

that Ti red of the de mons he must (F69)sit up there and fight,

deep in to the night,

(C69)qui et as a prayer.

(C69)pray ing that he’s right.

Ev ’ry (Bb)eve ning I can (F)see his shad ow (G)on the (C)shade,

and I (Bb)don’t feel so a (F)lone or so a (Gsus4)fraid.

There’s a (Cmaj7)can dle in the (A7)win dow ev ’ry (Dm7)night,

re (Fm)flect ing (G7)all our (Csus4)hopes and (C)dreams, or (Am7)so it seems to (F)me, as I look (G)up to see that (Cmaj7)can dle in the (A7)win dow ev ’ry (Dm7)night.

(Fm)Burn ing (G7)like the (C)yearn ing to be free,

(Am9)far a way and dim,

(C)kept a live by him.

(C69)Hur ry through the night

towards a sol i tar y light.

Candle In The Window by Linda Eder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Candle In The Window” by Linda Eder 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 C at 100 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 Window" 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 Window"?: 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 Linda Eder songs work for kids?: Try "I Am What I Am", "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.