Candida
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[(intro) ]D D D D4 D A A A D7+ A D
D
The stars won't come out if they know that you're about
A
Cause they couldn't match the glow of your eyes
A7 A A7
And, oh, who am I, Just an ordinary guy
A A7 D D7
Tryin hard to win me first prize
G
Oh my Candida
D
We could make it together
A
The further from here girl the better
A7 D
Where the air is fresh and clean
D7 G
Oh my Candida
D
Just take my hand and I'll lead ya
A
I promise that life will be sweeter
D A
'Cause it said so in my dreams
D
The future looks bright, the gypsy told me so last night
A
Said she saw our children playing in the sunshine
A7 A A7
And there were you and I in a house, baby, no lie
A A7 D D7
And all these things were yours, and they were mine
G
Oh my Candida
D
We could make it together
A
The further from here girl the better
A7 D
Where the air is fresh and clean
D7 G
Oh my Candida
D
Just take my hand and I'll lead ya
A
I promise that life will be sweeter
D
'Cause it said so in my dreams
A7 A A7
...And, oh, who am I, Just an ordinary guy
A A7 D D7
You know a tryin hard to win me first prize
G
Oh my Candida
D
We could make it together
A
The further from here girl the better
A7 D
Where the air is fresh and clean
D7 G
Oh my Candida
D
Just take my hand and I'll lead ya
A
I promise that life will be sweeter
'Cause it said so
How to play Candida
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.