What key is "Candle In The Window" in?

"Candle In The Window" by Linda Eder is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Candle In The Window" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Candle In The Window" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Candle In The Window" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?

Try "I Am What I Am", "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C69)Hur ry through the night,

past the shut tered hous es towards a (Am7)sol i tar y light

that burn ing in a win dow near a (F69)fig ure in a chair,

al ways sit ting there,

(C69)qui et as a prayer.

(C69)Does he close his eyes,

wea ry with the weight of be ing (Am7)sud den ly so wise?

that Ti red of the de mons he must (F69)sit up there and fight,

deep in to the night,

(C69)qui et as a prayer.

(C69)pray ing that he’s right.

Ev ’ry (Bb)eve ning I can (F)see his shad ow (G)on the (C)shade,

and I (Bb)don’t feel so a (F)lone or so a (Gsus4)fraid.

There’s a (Cmaj7)can dle in the (A7)win dow ev ’ry (Dm7)night,

re (Fm)flect ing (G7)all our (Csus4)hopes and (C)dreams, or (Am7)so it seems to (F)me, as I look (G)up to see that (Cmaj7)can dle in the (A7)win dow ev ’ry (Dm7)night.

(Fm)Burn ing (G7)like the (C)yearn ing to be free,

(Am9)far a way and dim,

(C)kept a live by him.

(C69)Hur ry through the night

towards a sol i tar y light.

Candle In The Window by Linda Eder

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Candle In The Window”

What key is "Candle In The Window" in?: "Candle In The Window" by Linda Eder is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Candle In The Window" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Candle In The Window" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Candle In The Window" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Linda Eder can I play here?: Try "I Am What I Am", "DON'T RAIN ON MY PARADE", "SON-OF-A-PREACHER MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.