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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.: 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 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.
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About “The Candy Man”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Candy Man" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr.. 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 "The Candy Man" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "The Candy Man" 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.