What key is "Candles" in?

"Candles" by Glee Cast is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Candles" 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 "Candles" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Candles" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?

Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

The (D)pow er lines went (Gmaj7)out and I am all a (D5)lone.

But I don’t real ly (Gmaj7)care at all, not an swer ing my (D5)phone.

All the games you (Gmaj7)played, the prom is es you (D5)made, could n’t fin ish (D)what you (G)start ed, on ly dark ness still re (D)mains.

Lost (G)sight,

could n’t (D)see,

when it was (Asus)you and (A7)me.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm7)night.

I’m be (Asus)gin ning to see the light.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm)night.

But I (A5)think I’ll be al right.

Been black and blue be (Gmaj7)fore, there’s no need to ex (D5)plain.

But I am not the (Gmaj7)jad ed kind.

not an back’s such a (D5)waste.

You’re in vis i (Gmaj7)ble, in vis i ble to (D5)me.

My n’t wish is (D)com ing (G)true.

E rase the mem ’ry of your (D)face.

Lost (G)sight,

could n’t (D)see,

when it was (Asus)you and (A7)me.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm7)night.

I’m be (Asus)gin ning to see the light.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm)night.

But I (A5)think I’ll be al right.

Been black and blue be One day,

you will wake up

with noth ing but “You’re sor (G)rys.”

And some day,

you will get back (D)ev ’ry thing you gave me.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm7)night.

I’m be (Asus)gin ning to see the light.

Blow the can dles out, looks like a so lo to (Bm)night.

But I (A5)think I’ll be al right.

Candles by Glee Cast

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Candles”

What key is "Candles" in?: "Candles" by Glee Cast is in the key of D with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Candles" 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 "Candles" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Candles" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Glee Cast can I play here?: Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.