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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Candles" by Glee Cast 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 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 learn "Candles" 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 "Candles" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Candles"?
- 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 "Candles" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Candles"?
- 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. "Candles" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.