Candle On The Water

by Al Kasha
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Lyrics

I’ll be your (Dm)can dle on the (F)wa ter.

My love for you will al ways (E7)burn.

I know you’re (Am)lost and (C7)drift ing, (F)but the clouds are (C)lift ing.

(F)Don’t give up, you (C)have some where to (Dm7)turn.

I’ll be your (Dm)can dle on the (F)wa ter

’til ev ’ry wave is warm and (E7)bright.

My soul is (Am)there be (C7)side you; (F)let this can dle (C)guide you.

(F)Soon you’ll see a (C)gold en stream of (Dm7)turn.

(Dm7)light.

A cold and (C)friend less tide has (Fsus)found

(F)you.

Don’t let the (C)storm y dark ness (F)pull (Gm7)you (F)down.

I’ll paint a (D7)ray of hope a (Am)round

(G)you, (F)cir cling in the (Em)air, (F)light ed by a (Bb6)prayer.

I’ll be your (Dm)can dle on the (F)wa ter;

this flame in side of me will (E7)grow.

Keep hold ing (Am)on, you’ll (C7)make it; (F)here’s my hand so (C)take it.

(F)Look for me (G7)reach ing out to (C)show, (C7)as (F)sure as (Fm)riv ers (C)flow,

I’ll nev er (G7)let you (C)go.

I’ll nev er (G7)let you (C)go,

I’ll nev er (G7)let you (C)go.

Candle On The Water — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Candle On The Water" 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

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About “Candle On The Water”

Can I play "Candle On The Water" 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 On The Water" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Candle On The Water" by Al Kasha played in?
Candle On The Water is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Candle On The Water"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Candle On The Water" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Candle On The Water"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Candle On The Water"?
"Candle On The Water" was originally performed by Al Kasha. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Candle On The Water"?
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 On The Water" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Candle On The Water"?
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 On The Water" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.