Candle In The Wind 1997

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(E)Good bye, li ness Eng land’s rose;

these may you ev er with grow in our hearts.

You were the grace that (E)placed ry it self for where lives were (E7)torn a part.

You called out to our (E)try, try,

(E7)and you whis pered (A)truth brings us those to tears.

pain.

Now you be long to (E)heav en, press the and the stars spell (E7)out your name.

And it (B)seems to me

you lived your life like a (E)can dle (E7)in the wind,

nev er (E)fad ing

with the sun set

when the (B)rain set in.

And your (A)foot steps will al ways fall here a long (C#m)Eng land’s green est hills.

Your can dle’s burned out (B)long be fore

your (A)leg end ev er will.

(E)Good bye, li ness Eng we’ve lost;

these emp ty days er with out in your smile.

This torch we’ll al ways (E)placed ry it self for where na tion’s (E7)gold en child.

And e ven though we (E)try, try,

(E7)and you whis the (A)truth brings us those to tears.

pain.

Now All our words can (E)heav en, press the joy you’ve brought us (E7)through the years.

And it (B)seems to me

you lived your life like a (E)can dle (E7)in the wind,

nev er (E)fad ing

with the sun set

when the (B)rain set in.

And your (A)foot steps will al ways fall here a long (C#m)Eng land’s green est hills.

Your can dle’s burned out (B)long be fore

your (A)leg end ev er will.

(E)Good bye, Eng land’s rose;

(E7)may you ev er grow in our hearts.

You were the grace that (E)placed it self

where lives were (E7)torn a part.

(E)Good bye, Eng land’s rose,

from a (E7)coun try lost with out your soul, who’ll miss the wings of your com (E)pas sion

more than you will (E7)ev er know.

And it can dle’s burned out (B)long be fore

your (A)leg end ev er will.

Candle In The Wind 1997 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Candle In The Wind 1997" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Candle In The Wind 1997”

Why does "Candle In The Wind 1997" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Candle In The Wind 1997".
What key is "Candle In The Wind 1997" by Elton John played in?
Candle In The Wind 1997 is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Candle In The Wind 1997" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
"Candle In The Wind 1997" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, E7, +1 more.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Candle In The Wind 1997".
Can I see all the notes in "Candle In The Wind 1997"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 96 BPM.