I’ll be your (Dm)can dle (G7)on the (F)wa ter,
my love for (Am)you will (F)al ways (Bb)burn.
I (E)know you’re (Am)lost and (C7)drift ing, (F)but the clouds are (C)lift ing.
(F)Don’t give (G7)up; you (C)have some where to (Dm7)turn.
I’ll be your (Dm)can dle (G7)on the (F)wa ter,
’til ev ’ry (Am)wave is (F)warm and (Bb)bright.
My (E)soul is (Am)there be (C7)side you, (F)let this can dle (C)guide you; (F)soon you’ll (G7)see a (C)gold en stream of (Dm7)turn.
(Dm7)light.
A cold and (C)friend less (C7)tide has (Fsus)found
(F)you,
don’t let the (C)storm y (C7)dark ness (F)pull (Gm7)you (F)down.
I’ll paint a (D7)ray of hope a (G)round
you,
(F)cir cling in the (Em)air
(F)light ed by a (Bb6/9)prayer.
I’ll be your (Dm)can dle (G7)on the (F)wa ter,
this flame in (Am)side of (F)me will (Bb)grow.
Keep (E)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 by Helen Reddy
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Candle On The Water”
- What key is "Candle On The Water" in?
- "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Candle On The Water" 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 On The Water" 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.
- What chords are used in "Candle On The Water"?
- This arrangement of "Candle On The Water" uses 19 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, D7, Dm, +11 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Candle On The Water" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Helen Reddy can I play here?
- Try "YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD", "AIN'T NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY", "I AM WOMAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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