Candy Says
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D F#m F B Em
Candy says, I've come to hate my body
A D A
And all that it requires in this world
D F#m F B Em
Candy says, I'd like to know completely
A D A
What others so discreetly talk about
D G E
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly
A
over my shoulder
D G E
I'm gonna watch 'em pass me by
A
maybe when I'm older
C G
What do you think I'd see
A C
if I could walk away from me
D F#m F B
Candy says, I hate the quiet places
Em A D A
That cause the smallest taste of what will be
D F#m F B
Candy says, I hate the big decisions
Em A D A
That cause endless revisions in my mind
D G E
I'm gonna watch the blue birds fly
A
over my shoulder
D G E
I'm gonna watch 'em pass me by
A
maybe when I'm older
C G
What do you think I'd see
A C
if I could walk away from me
D G
Doo-doo-wah
D G
Doo, doo-doo-wah
D G
Doo, doo-doo-wah
D G
Doo, doo-doo-wah
D G
Doo, doo-doo-wah
Doo
How to play Candy Says
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.