What key is "Candles" in?

"Candles" by Glee Cast is in the key of D with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Candles" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

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.

What chords are used in "Candles"?

This arrangement of "Candles" uses 19 chords: A, A7, Abpow, Apow, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, Bm, +11 more.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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 (Dmaj7)pow er lines went (Gmaj7)out and I am all a lone.

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

All the games you played,

the prom is es you made, could n’t fin ish what you start ed, on ly dark ness still re (Esus)mains.

Lost (G)sight,

could n’t (Esus)see,

when it was (A7sus)you and me.

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

I’m be (G)gin ning to see the light.

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

But I (G)think I’ll (A5)be al right.

Been black and blue be fore,

there’s no need to ex plain.

I am not the jad ed kind.

Play back’s such a waste.

You’re in vis i ble,

in vis i ble to me.

My wish is com ing true.

E rase the mem ’ry of your (Esus)face.

Lost (G)sight,

could n’t (Esus)see,

when it was (A5)you and 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 night.

But I (G)think I’ll (A5)be al right.

One day,

you will wake up

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

And some day,

you will get back (D5)ev ’ry thing you gave me.

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

I’m be (Bb5)gin ning to see the light.

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

oh.) I think I’ll be al right.

Candles by Glee Cast

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Candles" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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.
What chords are used in "Candles"?: This arrangement of "Candles" uses 19 chords: A, A7, Abpow, Apow, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, Bm, +11 more.
How long does it take to learn "Candles" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.