Candyman
View chords used in this chart
Note: In the verses, it sounds OK to put a D in after the A (normal D
after the normal A and 5th fret D after the 5th fret A)
(V1) A
Mother, mother
A(5fEshape)
I'm feeling ill
A
Can I have a pill
A(5f) G E
So I'm not so ill
(V2) Father, father
I'm feeling ill
Can I have a pill
So I'm not so ill
(CH) G E
The Candyman says take another pill
A / / / / D G E
And make the world seem good....
(V3) Doctor doctor
I'm feeling ill
Can you get me a pill
So I'm not so ill
(V4) Doctor doctor
I'm feeling ill
Can you get me a pill
So I can get my thrills
{Chorus}
(V5) Doctor, doctor
You're looking ill
Maybe take a pill
So you're not so ill
(V6) Doctor, doctor
You're looking ill
Maybe take a pill
So you can get your thrills
{Chorus}
A D
Make the world seem good (x6)
G // / /E (
How to play Candyman
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.