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D Dm A Cdim
Candy I call my sugar "Candy"
 
Bm7/5- E7
Because I'm sweet on Candy
 
Bm7/5- E7 A Edim E7 Cdim
And Candy's sweet on me.
 
B9 A7 A7/5+ D Dm
She un - der - stands me,
 
A Cdim
My understanding Candy,
 
Bm7/5- E7
And Candy's always handy
 
E9 Fdim A
When I need sym - pa - thy.
 
Bridge:
 
C#7 C7 B7 F#m7 Gdim C#7
I wish that there were four of her
 
F# F#7 Cdim F#7
So I could love much more of her;
 
Bm7/5- B7 Bm7/5- B7
She has taken my complete heart --
 
E7 Bm7/5- E7 A7 A7/5+
Got a sweet tooth for my sweet - heart.
 
D Dm A Cdim
Candy it's gonna be just dandy
 
Bm7/5- E7
The day I take my Candy
 
E9 Fdim A
And make her mine all mine.

How to play Candy

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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.

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