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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Candle On The Water" by Al Kasha in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Candle On The Water" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Candle On The Water" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Candle On The Water"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Candle On The Water" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Candle On The Water"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Candle On The Water" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.