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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 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 Eb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sixteen Candles" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sixteen Candles" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sixteen Candles" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.