Candle In The Wind

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(F)Good bye, Nor ma Jean, the though I nev er knew er you at all, you had the (C7)grace to (F)hold your self while (Bb)those a (C)round you crawled.

They out of the (C)wood work

and they whis pered (Bb)press in to your brain, they set you on a tread mill and they made i you change in your name.

And it (C)seems to me you lived your life like a (F)can dle in the wind.

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

And I (Bb)would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid.

Your can dle had burned out (C)long be fore your (Bb)leg ev er did.

(F)Lone li ness was tough, the tough est role you ev er played.

Hol ly cre at ed (C7)a to (F)su per star and (Bb)pain was (C)the you paid.

They ven when you (C)died, work

and they oh, the (Bb)press still hound ed you, they all the pa pers had to was that Mar i lyn was in the nude.

And it (C)seems to me you lived your life like a (F)can dle in the wind.

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

And I (Bb)would have liked to have known you, but I was just a kid.

Your can dle had burned out (C)long be fore your (Bb)leg ev er did.

Good bye, Nor ma Jean,

though I nev er knew you at all, you had the (C7)grace to (F)hold your self while (Bb)those a (C)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 more than (F)sex u al, more than (Bb)just Mar (C)i lyn Mon roe.

And it

The (Dm)can dle has burned out (C)long be fore your (Bb)leg ev er did.

Candle In The Wind โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œCandle In The Windโ€

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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Candle In The Wind" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Candle In The Wind"?
Yes โ€” 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 there a karaoke version of "Candle In The Wind" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Candle In The Wind" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Candle In The Wind" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Candle In The Wind" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.