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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Candle On The Water" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Candle On The Water" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Candle On The Water" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Candle On The Water" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Candle On The Water" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Candle On The Water"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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