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(C)I can’t (G)stop (C)eat ing (G)sweets!
(C)All those (G)won der ful (G7)Wil ly Won ka treats.
(Bm)You can (E7)keep the (Am)oth ers ’cause (Bm)me, (E7)I’m a (Am)Won ker er.
(D7)When it comes to (G)can dy,
(Am)Wil ly’s (D)the (G)con quer or.
(C)Who can take a sun rise,
(Dm)sprin kle it with (G)dew,
(Fmaj7)cov er it with (Bb7)choc ’late and a (C)mir a cle or (Am7)two?
The (Am)can dy man,
the (C)can dy man (F)can,
the (D)can dy man can ’cause he (Dm7)mix es it with love and makes the (C)world taste (F)good.
(C)Who can take a rain bow,
(Dm)wrap it in a (G)sigh,
(Fmaj7)soak it in the (Bb7)sun and make a (C)straw b’ry lem on (Am7)pie?
The (Am)can dy man,
the (C)can dy man (F)can,
the (D)can dy man can ’cause he (Dm7)mix es it with love and makes the (C)world taste (F)good.
(C)world taste (F)good.
The (F)can dy man makes (F#dim7)ev ’ry thing he bakes (C)sat is fy ing and de (C)li cious.
(F#dim7)Talk a bout your (B)child hood (Em)wish es!
(Dm)You can e ven eat (A)the (Ab)dish (G7)es!
(C)world taste good.
And the (D)world tastes good ’cause the (Dm7)can dy man thinks it (Bb)should.
The Candy Man — Simple Sheet Music
"The Candy Man" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 136 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Candy Man”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Candy Man"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr. played in?
- The Candy Man is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Candy Man"?
- The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Candy Man" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Candy Man"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Candy Man"?
- "The Candy Man" was originally performed by Sammy Davis Jr.. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Sammy Davis Jr. can I play here?
- Try "The Candy Man", "Gonna Build A Mountain", "What Kind Of Fool Am I (from Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Candy Man". Key of C, 136 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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