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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Candle On The Water" by Helen Reddy 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, 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”
- 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 90 BPM.
- 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.
- 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 90 BPM.
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