Is "Candy Girl" 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 "Candy Girl"?

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.

How many chords does "Candy Girl" use?

Just 15 chords: A, A7, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Candy Girl

· by New Edition

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Lyrics

(A)Can (Bm)dy (A)girl,

you (D)are (A)my (Bm)world,

you (A)look (Bm)so (A)sweet,

you’re a (D)spe (A)cial (Bm)treat.

(A)Can (Bm)dy (A)girl,

all I (D)want (A)to (Bm)say,

when (A)you’re (Bm)with (A)me you bright en (D)up (A)my (Bm)day.

(CN.C.)All I know

when I’m with you,

you make me (F#m7)feel so good you in through and through.

The way you walk

and the way you talk,

you al ways (F#m7)look so good, you (Bm7)make me for get my (A)thoughts.

(A7)Do you real ly love, (Bm)do you real ly love me?

(A7)Don’t you real ly care, (Bm)don’t you real ly care?

(A7)Do you real ly need, (Bm)do you real ly need me, and will you al ways be (D)there?

(CN.C.)Ev ’ry night

and ev ’ry day,

I’m al ways (F#m7)think ing of you in ev ’ry way.

The All I know

and when I’m with you,

you make me (F#m7)feel so good, you (Bm7)make me for get my (A)thoughts.

(A7)Do you real ly love, (Bm)do you real ly love me?

(A7)Don’t you real ly care, (Bm)don’t you real ly care?

(A7)Do you real ly need, (Bm)do you real ly need me, and will you al ways be (D)there?

(CN.C.)Ev through and (A)through.

Can (Bm)dy (A)girl,

you (D)are (A)my (Bm)world,

you’re (C#m7)ev ’ry thing, (F#m7)ev ’ry thing, (Bm7)ev ’ry thing to (A)me.

Can (Bm)dy (A)girl,

all I (D)want (A)to (Bm)say,

I need your (F#m7)love

(Bm7)each and ev ’ry (A)day.

She walks so fast, she looks so sweet, she makes my heart a just skip a beat.

My girl’s the best and that’s no lie, she tells me that I’m her on ly guy.

That might be true but my girl’s a joy, she don’t play a round, she’s right to the point.

My girl’s like can dy, a can dy treat, she knocks me hot up off my feet.

Oh, Can dy,

you look so sweet.

Oh, Can dy,

you’re a spe cial treat.

Can dy, (you’re my can dy.) Can dy girl, (can dy.) (Eb)Can dy, (you’re my can dy.) Can dy girl (can dy.) (Bb)Can (Cm)dy (Bb)girl,

you (Eb)are (Bb)my (Cm)world,

I need your (Gm7)love,

(Cm7)each and ev ’ry (Bb)day.

Can (Cm)dy (Bb)girl,

all I (Eb)want (Bb)to (Cm)say,

you’re (Dm7)ev ’ry thing, (Gm7)ev ’ry thing, (Cm7)ev ’ry thing to (Bb)me.

Can (Cm)dy (Bb)girl,

you (Eb)are (Bb)my (Cm)world,

I need your (Gm7)love,

(Cm7)each and ev ’ry (Bb)day.

Can (Cm)dy (Bb)girl,

all I (Eb)want (Bb)to (Cm)say,

you’re (Dm7)ev ’ry thing, (Gm7)ev ’ry thing, (Cm7)ev ’ry thing to (Bb)me.

Can (Cm7)ev ’ry thing to (Bb)me.

Candy Girl by New Edition — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Candy Girl” by New Edition 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 A at 104 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Candy Girl" 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 "Candy Girl"?: 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.
How many chords does "Candy Girl" use?: Just 15 chords: A, A7, B, Bb, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.