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.

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

Candle In The Wind โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Candle In The Wind" in simplified sheet music format โ€” 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, 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€

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 โ€” 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 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 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Candle In The Wind". Key of F, 110 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 โ€” 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.