The Candy Man

by Sammy Davis Jr.
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Lyrics

(C)Who can take a sun rise,

(Dm7)sprin kle it with (G7)dew,

(F)cov er it with (Bb7)choc ’late and a (C)mir a cle or (Am7)two?

The (D7sus4)can dy man,

the (C)can dy man can.

The (D7sus4)can dy man (D7)can ’cause he (Dm7)mix es it with love and makes the (C)world taste good.

The (F)can dy man makes (F#dim7)ev ’ry thing he bakes (C)sat is fy ing (G)and de (C)lic ious.

(F#m7)Talk a bout your (Baug)child hood (Em)wish es!

(Dm7)You can e ven (Bb7)eat (A7)the (Ab7)dish (G7)es!

And the (D7sus4)world tastes (D7)good ’cause the (Dm7)can dy man thinks it (C)should.

The Candy Man — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Candy Man" 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 C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Candy Man

Can I play "The Candy Man" 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 "The Candy Man" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Candy Man" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 chords are used in "The Candy Man"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, Am7, Baug, Bb7, C, C7, +10 more.
What other songs by Sammy Davis Jr. can I play here?
Try "Gonna Build A Mountain", "The Candy Man", "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.
Can a complete beginner play "The Candy Man"?
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. "The Candy Man" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Candy Man"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Candy Man" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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