Other arrangements of Candle On The Water
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 90 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”
- What key is "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy 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 90 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 Helen Reddy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Candle On The Water"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bb6, C, C7, D7, Dm, +11 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Candle On The Water" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Candle On The Water" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Candle On The Water" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.