Learn "CANDLE ON THE WATER" by Helen Reddy on Piano

Master "CANDLE ON THE WATER" by Helen Reddy with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Musical/Soundtrack arrangement is in the key of C at 90 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Key
C
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Candle On The Water" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.