Candle In The Wind

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(E)Good bye Nor ma Jean,

though I nev er knew you at all you (Asus4)had the (A)grace to (E)hold your self

while those a round you crawled.

(Asus4)They crawled out (A)of the (E)wood work,

and they whis pered in to your brain they (Aadd9)set you (A)on a tread mill

and they made you change your name.

(A)And it (B)seems to me you lived (B7)your life like a (E)can dle in the wind.

Nev er (E)know ing who to cling to

when (E)the rain set in.

And I (A)would have liked to have known you but I was just a kid, Your can dle had burned out (B)long be fore your (A)leg end ev er did.

(E)Lone li ness was tough,

the tough est role you ev er played Hol ly wood cre (Asus4)at ed (A)a (E)su per star and pain was the price you paid.

Ev en when you (E)died,

oh the (A)press still hound ed you

all the (A)pa pers had to say was that Ma ri lyn was found in the nude.

And it (B)seems to me you lived (B7)your life like a (E)can dle in the wind.

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

And I (A)would have liked to have known you but I was just a kid, Your can dle had burned out (B)long be fore your (A)leg end ev er did.

(E)Good bye Nor ma Jean,

though I nev er knew you at all (Asus4)you had (A)the grace to (E)hold your self while those a round you crawled.

(E)Good bye Nor ma Jean from the young man in the (A)twen ty sec ond row who (Asus4)sees you as some thing more than (E)sex u al, more than just Ma ri lyn Mon roe.

And it

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

Candle In The Wind โ€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E โ€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 100 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range โ€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About โ€œCandle In The Windโ€

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Candle In The Wind" suitable for a pianist?
Yes โ€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John in?
The backing track is in E at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones โ€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Candle In The Wind" with this accompaniment?
Yes โ€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Candle In The Wind"?
Effectively yes โ€” it's the piano-only backing for "Candle In The Wind", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Candle In The Wind" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work โ€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Candle In The Wind"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Candle In The Wind"?
"Candle In The Wind" was originally performed by Elton John. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Elton John are available?
Other accompaniments by Elton John: "2 Fingers Of Whiskey", "A Good Heart", "Blue Eyes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode โ€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols โ€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Candle In The Wind" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes โ€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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