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The Candle

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Candle by Juanita du Plessis in the key of G

Bpm:      123
Released: 26 June 2026
Album:    Hierdie Oomblik

Note: Also Worked Out The Lyrics For This Song As They Were Not
Available On The Internet.
If Any Corrections Please Let Me Know And I Will Correct. Thanks.

Capo: No

Intro
Gm D# A#

Chorus
So Hold Your GmFace A Little,
D# Closer To The A#Candle,
I Won’t GmSee You,
D#  Here By The A#Light,
I’ve Been GmLost Honest,
D#  More Than I Can A#Handle,
I’ve Been AGmfraid,
D#  For My Very LA#ife.A#sus4       A#

Verse 1
They Tried To GmFind Me,
D# As I Was Always A#Missing,
They Tried To GmHurt Me,
D# It Wasn’t Too A#Hard,
They Tried To PerGmsuade Me,
D# But I Wouldn’t A#Listen,
They Tried To DeGmgrade Me,
D# But I Was On My A#Guard.

Chorus
So Hold Your GmFace A Little,
D# Closer To The A#Candle,
I Won’t GmSee You,
D#  Here By The A#Light,
I’ve FBeenGm Lost Honest,
D#  More Than I Can A#Handle,
I’ve FBeen GmAfraid,
D#  For My FVeryA# LifA#sus4e.     A#

Verse 2
One FFor TheGm Children,
D#Crying In The A#Wilderness,
One FFor TheGm Father,
D# Broken On The A#Wheel,
Asamed FBy HisGm Happiness,
D# And Held By The A#Wonder,
ReaFdy ToGm Compromise,
FMake AnotherA# Deal.

Chorus
So Hold FYourGm Face A Little,
D# Closer To The A#Candle,
I FWon’tGm See You,
D#  Here By The A#Light,
I’ve FBeenGm Lost Dammit,
D#  More Than I Can A#Handle,
I’ve FBeen GmAfraid,
D#  For My FVeryA# LifeA#.

Chorus
CHoldG YoAmur Face A Little,
F Closer To TheC Candle,
CI GWon’Amt See You,
F  Here By TheC Light,
CI’veG BeAmen Lost Dammit,
F It’s More Than I CanC Handle,
CI’veG BeeAmn Afraid,
F  For MyG VeCry Life.

Outro
CHoldG YoAmur Face A Little,
F Closer To TheC Candle,
CI GWon’Amt See You,
F  Here By TheC Light,
CI’veG BeAmen Lost Dammit,
F It’s More Than I CanC Handle,
CI’veG BeeAmn Afraid,
F  For MyG VeCry Life,
Yeah I’ve Been AAmfraid,
F  For MyG VeCry Life.
Also available in: F#m (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Candle?

The chords for The Candle are: Gm, D#, A#, A#sus4, F, C, G, Am

What is the original key of The Candle?

The original key is F#m.

What is the difficulty of playing The Candle?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The Candle in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Candle be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Candle on ukulele?

Chord The Candle can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Candle?

The Candle uses 8 chords: Gm, D#, A#, A#sus4, F, C, G, Am

What is the easiest way to play The Candle?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Candle released in?

The Candle was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Candle?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Candle to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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