Other arrangements of Candles
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Candles" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 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 “Candles”
- Can I play "Candles" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Candles" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Candles" by Glee Cast played in?
- Candles is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Candles"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Candles" 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 "Candles"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Candles"?
- "Candles" was originally performed by Glee Cast. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Candles"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Candles" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Candles"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Candles" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.