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[Verse]
DKeep that candle burnin' bright, Amama
I'll be kind of late tonight, Dmama
DThere's a yellow moon above me, Amama
Shinin' on the one I love, Dmama
DBurn that candle, night and day
Burn that candle, honey, light our Away
Keep that dDoorway open Gwide
DUntil we come slowly Astrollin' side by Dside
DWhile that candle's shinin' high, Amama
I'll be with my sugar pie, Dmama
DWe'll be comin' home you know Amama
Lookin' for that candle glowin', Dmama
DBurn that candle, night and day
Burn that candle, honey, light our Away
Keep that dDoorway open Gwide
DUntil we come slowly Astrollin' side by Dside
SOLO in D   then end on Bb
EbAfter we have had the wedding, Bbmama
BbTo that candle we'll be headin', Ebmama
So before we're winin' and dinin', Bbmama
BbKeep that candle light a-shinin', Ebmama
EbBurn that candle, night and day
Burn that candle, honey, light our Bbway
Keep that dEboorway open Abwide
EbUntil we come slowly Bbstrollin' side by Ebside

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Burn That Candle

by Emmylou Harris

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Verse]

D A

Keep that candle burnin' bright, mama

I'll be kind of late tonight, mama

D A

There's a yellow moon above me, mama

Shinin' on the one I love, mama

Burn that candle, night and day

Burn that candle, honey, light our way

D G

Keep that doorway open wide

D A D

Until we come slowly strollin' side by side

D A

While that candle's shinin' high, mama

I'll be with my sugar pie, mama

D A

We'll be comin' home you know mama

Lookin' for that candle glowin', mama

Burn that candle, night and day

Burn that candle, honey, light our way

D G

Keep that doorway open wide

D A D

Until we come slowly strollin' side by side

SOLO in D then end on Bb

Eb Bb

After we have had the wedding, mama

Bb Eb

To that candle we'll be headin', mama

So before we're winin' and dinin', mama

Bb Eb

Keep that candle light a-shinin', mama

Burn that candle, night and day

Burn that candle, honey, light our way

Eb Ab

Keep that doorway open wide

Eb Bb Eb

Until we come slowly strollin' side by side

About Burn That Candle Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Burn That Candle by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Burn That Candle chords”, “Burn That Candle guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Burn That Candle chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Burn That Candle chords and for experienced players who want accurate Burn That Candle lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G, Bb, Eb, Ab.

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Can I transpose "Burn That Candle" to a different key?

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Is "Burn That Candle" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Burn That Candle" by Emmylou Harris with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Emmylou Harris below.

What key is "Burn That Candle" in?

The chords for "Burn That Candle" show the original chord names (including D, A, G, Bb, Eb, Ab). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.