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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 — 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, 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”
- 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 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.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.