Sixteen Candles

by The Crests
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Lyrics

Six teen (Eb)can dles

make a love ly (Ab)sight,

but not as (Bb7)bright

as your eyes to (Eb)night.

Blow out the (Eb)can dles,

make your wish come (Ab)true,

for I’ll be (Bb7)wish ing

(Fm7)that you (Bb7)love me, (Eb)too.

You’re (Eb7)on ly six (Ab)teen,

but you’re my (Bb7)teen age (Eb6)queen.

You’re the (Bbm)pret ti est, (C7)love li est (Bbm)girl I’ve (C7)ev er (Fm7)seen.

Six teen (Eb)can dles

in my heart will (Ab)glow

for ev er and (Bb7)ev er,

(Fm7)for I (Bb7)love you (Eb)so.

(Bb7)Six teen (Eb)can dles

make a love ly (Ab)sight,

but not as (Bb7)bright

as your eyes to (Eb)night.

Blow out the (Eb)can dles,

make your wish come (Ab)true,

for I’ll be (Bb7)wish ing

(Fm7)that you (Bb7)love me, (Eb)too.

You’re (Eb7)on ly six (Ab)teen,

but you’re my (Bb7)teen age (Eb6)queen.

You’re the (Bbm)pret ti est, (C7)love li est (Bbm)girl I’ve (C7)ev er (Fm7)seen.

Six teen (Eb)can dles

in my heart will (Ab)glow

for ev er and (Bb7)ev er,

(Fm7)for I (Bb7)love you (Eb)so.

(Bb7)Six teen (Eb)so.

Sixteen Candles — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Sixteen Candles" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 85 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 “Sixteen Candles”

What key is "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests played in?
Sixteen Candles is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sixteen Candles"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sixteen 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 "Sixteen Candles"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sixteen Candles"?
"Sixteen Candles" was originally performed by The Crests. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sixteen Candles"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A6, Ab, Bb7, Bbm, C7, Eb, Eb6, Eb7, +3 more.

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