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Interactive piano tutorial for "Candy Man" by Roy Orbison, in G major at about 158 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Candy Man" by Roy Orbison
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Candy Man
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Candy Man" by Roy Orbison, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrerock · pop · classic rock
Moodromantic · playful · energetic
SignatureCandy Man classic rock anthem
G major
Key
158
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
C
G7
D7
C7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice with a clear, expressive timbre, delivering the melody with a smooth, slightly playful tone
drums
steady rock beat with a crisp snare and tight hi-hats
bass
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, melodic riffs and chordal support, often double‑tracked for width
piano
bright, rhythmic piano chords and fills that accentuate the harmonic movement
Album & artist
ALBUM

Crying (2006)

This is a 2006 reissue of Orbison's 1962 Monument Records album, remastered by Sony BMG. The original record featured the title track alongside other ballads and up-tempo numbers that highlighted his wide vocal range.

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Artist

Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison was a singer and songwriter from Wink, Texas, who worked across rockabilly, pop, and country-tinged rock and roll. He built his reputation at Monument Records in Nashville during the early 1960s, releasing a run of internationally charting singles including 'Only the Lonely', 'Running Scared', and 'Oh, Pretty Woman'. His voice had an unusually wide range and his songs often carried a dramatic, operatic quality that set him apart from most of his contemporaries.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Candy Man" in?

"Candy Man" by Roy Orbison is in G major.

What is the tempo of "Candy Man"?

"Candy Man" plays at around 158 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Candy Man"?

The core progression is G, C, G7, D7, and C7, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Candy Man"?

The recording features drums, bass, electric guitar, piano, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Candy Man"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Candy Man" by Roy Orbison into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Candy Man" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Candy Man" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 158 BPM in G major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Candy Man" on?

"Candy Man" appears on Crying (2006).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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