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(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean.
Though I nev er (Bb)you knew you at all, you had the grace to ed a (F)hold your self
while (F)those a round you crawled.
They crawled out of the (F)wood work
and they whis pered in to your brain.
They set you on a (F)tread mill and they (F)made i you change your name.
in the nude.
And it (C)seems to me you (C7)lived your life like a (F)can dle in the (Bb)wind,
nev er (F)know ing who to cling to
when the (C)rain set in.
And I (Bb)would have liked to’ve known you but I was just a (Dm)kid.
Your can dle burned out (C)long be fore
your (Bb)leg end ev er did.
(F)Lone li ness was tough, the tough est role (Bb)you ev you er played.
Hol ly wood grace to ed a (F)su per star
and (F)pain was the you paid.
And e ven when you (F)died, work
and oh, the press still hound ed you.
All the pa pers had (F)to say was that (F)made i you change was found in the nude.
And it (C)seems to me you (C7)lived your life like a (F)can dle in the (Bb)wind,
nev er (F)know ing who to cling to
when the (C)rain set in.
And I (Bb)would have liked to’ve known you but I was just a (Dm)kid.
Your can dle burned out (C)long be fore
your (Bb)leg end ev er did.
(F)Good bye Nor ma Jean.
Though I nev er knew you at all, you had the grace to (F)hold your self
while (F)those a round you crawled.
(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean, from the young man in the (Bb)twen ty sec ond row, who sees you as some thing (F)more than sex ual, more than just our Mar i (Bb)lyn Mon roe.
And it
I (Bb)would have liked to know you.
Oh, but (Dm)I was just a kid, your can dle burned out (C)long be fore
your (Bb)leg end ev er did.
Candle In The Wind — Simple Sheet Music
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"Candle In The Wind" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Candle In The Wind”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Candle In The Wind"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John played in?
- Candle In The Wind is arranged in the key of F 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"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Candle In The Wind" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Candle In The Wind"?
- 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"?
- "Candle In The Wind" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Candle In The Wind". Key of F, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.