Other arrangements of Sixteen Candles
Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
2 people have learned this song
"Sixteen Candles" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Sixteen Candles”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sixteen Candles" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sixteen Candles" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Sixteen Candles" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sixteen Candles" is in the key of Ab at 85 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sixteen Candles"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
More songs you might like
SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME
The Drifters
CHERRY PINK AND APPLE BLOSSOM WHITE
Alan Dale
THAT SUNDAY, THAT SUMMER
Nat "King" Cole
HE'S SO SHY
The Pointer Sisters
SAVE THE BEST FOR LAST
Vanessa Williams
BENT
Matchbox Twenty
BECAUSE THE NIGHT
Patti Smith
SHAMELESS
Billy Joel
WHO KNOWS
Avril Lavigne
WHITE SUBURBAN
Skylar Grey
MAGNET AND STEEL
Walter Egan
IF IT'S THE BEACHES
The Avett Brothers