Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Candy Man” by Roy Orbison.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
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.
All of CryingRoy 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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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 "Candy Man" vocals sheet music?
Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Candy Man" by Roy Orbison, transcribed by Songscription.
Is "Candy Man" vocals sheet music easy to play?
"Candy Man" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 158 BPM in G major with 5 core chords, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.
Is there an easy, beginner version of "Candy Man" vocals sheet music?
Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Candy Man" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.
What album is "Candy Man" on?
"Candy Man" appears on Crying (2006).
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