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Candles chords by
The Okee Dokee Brothers
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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Strike a match, light a wick,

the wax falls on the candlestick
G
G

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D
D

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Slowly, patiently, into the night
A
A

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Smaller, smaller,
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D

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the candle gives its light
Asus4
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A

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Just a little touch of fire,
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G

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I'm gonna let it shine
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A
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I won't let no one blow it out,
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this little light of mine
Bm
Bm
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And you place those candles
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G

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all around
D
D

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And you turn a dark room bright
Esus4
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Bm
Bm
2

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Like stars in the sky
A
A

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D

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They're the universal light

Did you know that the glow of a candle

can be seen for miles
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G

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D
D

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Through the calm of a dark winter sky
A
A

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D
D

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Just like the glimmer in a child's eye

When a baby is born,
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G

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all we can do is hand them a light
D
D

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and give them a name
A
A

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Then we leave it to them
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D

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what they do with their flame
A
A

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Just a little touch of fire
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that can see through the dark
A
A

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We can trust that a child
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only needs a spark
Bm
Bm
2

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And you place those candles all around
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D

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and you turn a dark room bright
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Asus4
Asus4

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Bm
Bm
2

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Like stars in the sky,
A
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D
D

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they're the universal light

Strike a match, light a wick

The wax falls on the candlestick
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G

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D
D

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Slowly, patiently, into the night
A
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Smaller, smaller,
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Bm
Bm
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the candle gives its light
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Bm
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A
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Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine
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Everywhere I go,
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I'm gonna let it shine
Bm
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Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine
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Asus4
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Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Asus4

  • Bm

    2

  • Esus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Candles by The Okee Dokee Brothers is E major.

The primary chords used in Candles are E, A, B, Bsus4, C#m, F#sus4.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, B, Bsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Candles is approximately 80 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Candles using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Candles. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Okee Dokee Brothers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Candles to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Candles by The Okee Dokee Brothers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.