The Candy Man (From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)

by Leslie Bricusse

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Lyrics

Who can take a sun rise,

sprin kle it with dew,

cov er it with choc ’late and a mi ra cle or The can dy man,

the can dy man can.

The can dy man can, ’cause he mix es it with love and makes the world taste good.

And the world tastes good, ’cause the can dy man thinks it should.

The Candy Man (From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory) by Leslie Bricusse — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Candy Man (From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)” by Leslie Bricusse 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 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 "The Candy Man (From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)" 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 "The Candy Man (From Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory)"?
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.