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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Candy Man" by Sammy Davis Jr. in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Candy Man" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Candy Man" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Candy Man"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Candy Man" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Candy Man"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Candy Man" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

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