Sixteen Candles
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Am C
Happy birthday, happy birthday, baby
F G7
Oh, I love you so
C C7 F Fm
Sixteen candles make a lovely light
G7 C G7
But not as bright as your eyes tonight (as your eyes tonight) (Oh)
C C7 F Fm
Blow out the candles, make your wish come true
G G7 C F C
For I'll be wishing that you love me, too (that you love me, too)
C7 F
You're only sixteen (sixteen)
C
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
D D7 G G7
You're the prettiest, loveliest girl I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (OH!)
C C7 F Fm
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
G7 C F C C7
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)
F
You're only sixteen (sixteen)
C
But you're my teenage queen (you're my queen)
D D7 G G7
Oh, you're the prettiest, loveliest girl I've ever seen (I've ever seen) (OH!)
C C7 F Fm
Sixteen candles in my heart will glow
G7 C F C
For ever and ever for I love you so (for I love you so)
Rick in Macon
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 Am. 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.