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I was perched outside in the pouring rain
Cm
Trying to make myself a sail
Eb
Then I'll float to you my darling
Bb Bb7
With the evening on my tail
Fm
Although not the most honest means of travel
Cm
It gets me there nonetheless
Eb
I'm a heartless man at worst, babe
Bb
And a helpless one at best
[Chorus]
Fm
Darling, I'll bathe your skin
Cm
I'll even wash your clothes
Eb Bb7
Just give me some candy, before I go
Fm
Oh darling, I'll kiss your eyes
Cm
And lay you down on your rug
Eb
Just give me some candy
Bb7
After my hug
[Verse]
Fm
Oh I'm often false explaining
Cm
But to her it plays out all the same
Eb
And although I'm left defeated
Bb7
It gets held against my name
Fm
I know you got plenty to offer, baby
Cm
But I guess I've taken quite enough
Eb
I'm some stain there on your bed sheet
Bb7
You're my diamond in the rough
[Chorus]
Fm
Darling, I'll bathe your skin
Cm
I'll even wash your clothes
Eb Bb7
Just give me some candy, before I go
Fm
Oh darling, I'll kiss your eyes
Cm
And lay you down on your rug
Eb
Just give me some candy
Bb7
After my hug
[Instrumental]
Fm Cm Eb Bb
Fm Cm Eb Bb7
I know there are writings on the wall
[Chorus]
Fm
Darling, I'll bathe your skin
Cm
I'll even wash your clothes
Eb Bb7
Just give me some candy, before I go
Fm
Oh darling, I'll kiss your eyes
Cm
And lay you down on your rug
Eb
Just give me some candy
Bb7
After my hug
[Outro]
Absus2 Eb
Oh, and I'll be there waiting for you
Absus2 Cm
Oh and I'll be there waiting for you
Absus2 Eb
And I'll be there waiting for you
Absus2 Cm
I'll be there waiting for you
Absus2 Cm Absus2 Cm
Oh
How to play Candy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.