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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Candles" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Candles”
- Why does "Candles" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Candles".
- 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 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Candles" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Candles"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, A7, Abpow, Apow, Asus4, Bb, Bbpow, Bm, +11 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Candles"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Candles".
- Can I see all the notes in "Candles"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 88 BPM.