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Intro: Em7/9 A7/13- A4/7/9 A7/9-
 
D Dm A Cdim
Candy I call my sugar "Candy"
Bm5-/7 E7
Because I'm sweet on Candy
Bm5-/7 E7 A Edim E7 Cdim
And Candy's sweet on me
B9 A7 A7/9- D Dm
She understands me
A Cdim
My understanding Candy
Bm5-/7 E7
And Candy's always handy
E9 Fdim A
When I need sympathy
 
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
Bm5-/7 B7 Bm5-/7 B7
She has taken my complete heart
E7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7 A7/13-
Got a sweet tooth for my sweetheart
D Dm A Cdim
Candy it's gonna be just dandy
Bm5-/7 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 Em7. 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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