Sixteen Candles
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Intro: Bb Eb D C Bb
verse 1
Bb Bb7 Eb Ebm
Sixteen candles make a lovely light
F7 C7 F7 Bb F7
But not as bright as your eyes tonight
verse 2
Bb Bb7 Eb Ebm
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
F7 C7 F7 Bb Eb Bb Bb7
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too
[Refrão]
Eb
You're only sixteen
Bb
But you're my teenage queen
Gm Gm/F# Gm/F Gm/E F7 E7 F7
You're the prettiest, loveliest girl I've ever seen
verse 3
Bb Bb7 Eb Ebm
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
F7 C7 F7 Bb Eb Bb Bb7
For ever and ever and ever oh for I love you so
verse 4
Bb Bb7 Eb Ebm
Sixteen candles in my heart, in my heart will glow
F7 C7 F7 Bb Eb Bb
For ever and ever, and ever oh, for I love you so, for I love you so
How to play Sixteen Candles
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 Bb. 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.