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(E)Good bye, Nor ma Jean,
though I nev er knew you at all you ly wood cre at ed a (E)hold your self while those a round you crawled.
They crawled out of the (E)wood work
and they whis pered in to your brain.
you.
They set you on the tread mill say and they made i you change your name.
in the nude.
And it (B)seems to me you lived your life like a (E)can dle in the wind,
nev er (E)know ing who to cling to
when the (B)rain set in.
(B)And I (A)would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid.
Your can dle 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 at ed a (E)su per star and pain was the you paid.
They E ven when you (E)died, work
and they oh, the press still hound ed you.
All the pa on pers had to say was that made i you change your name.
in the nude.
And it (B)seems to me you lived your life like a (E)can dle in the wind,
nev er (E)know ing who to cling to
when the (B)rain set in.
(B)And I (A)would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid.
Your can dle 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, you had 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 sees you as some thing more than (E)sex ual,
more than just our Mar i lyn (A)Mon roe.
And it (B)seems to me you lived your life like a (E)can dle in the wind,
nev er know ing who to cling to when the rain set in.
And I (A)would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid.
Your can dle burned out (B)long be fore
your (A)leg end ev er did.
I (A)would have liked to have known you, whoa, but I was just a kid.
Your can dle burned out long be fore
your (A)leg end ev er did.
Candle In The Wind — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Candle In The Wind" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Candle In The Wind”
- Can I play "Candle In The Wind" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Candle In The Wind" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John played in?
- Candle In The Wind 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"?
- 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 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"?
- 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 chords are used in "Candle In The Wind"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bsus4, C#m, D, E, +4 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Candle In The Wind"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Candle In The Wind" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Candle In The Wind"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Candle In The Wind" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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