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Old Flame

· by Alabama

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I saw you star

ing at each oth er.

I saw your eyes

be gin to glow.

And I could tell

you once were (F)lov ers.

And (Gm7)You ain’t hid in’ noth ing that (Bb)I don’t know.

(Gm7)There’s (F7)an (Bb)old flame (Bb6)burn ing (Bb)in your eyes

that (Dm7)tears can’t drown and (G)make up can’t dis guise.

Now (Dm7)that old flame might not be strong er,

but (F)it’s been burn in’ long er than (C#dim7)an y (Dm7)spark I (C)might have (Bb)start ed (Bb)in your eyes.

You said it end

ed when he left you.

You say your love

for me is strong.

But those old mem

’ries still up (F)set you.

And (Gm7)I might be a mem ’ry be (Bb)fore too long.

(Gm7)There’s (F7)an (Bb)old flame (Bb6)burn ing (Bb)in your eyes

that (Dm7)tears can’t drown and (G)make up can’t dis guise.

Now (Dm7)that old flame might not be strong er,

but (F)it’s been burn in’ long er than (C#dim7)an y (Dm7)spark I (C)might have (Bb)start ed (Bb)in your eyes.

You said it end

(Gm7)There’s (F7)an (Bb)old flame (Bb6)burn ing (Bb)in your eyes

that (Dm7)tears can’t drown and (G)make up can’t dis guise.

Now (Dm7)that old flame might not be strong er,

but (F)it’s been burn in’ long er than (C#dim7)an y (Dm7)spark I (C)might have (Bb)start ed (Bb)in your eyes.

(Gm7)There’s (F7)an (Bb)old flame (Bb6)burn ing (Bb)in your eyes

that (Dm7)tears can’t drown and (G)make up can’t dis guise.

Now (Dm7)that old flame might not be strong er,

but (F)it’s been burn in’ long er than (C#dim7)an y (Dm7)spark I (C)might have (Bb)start ed (Bb)in your eyes.

(Gm7)There’s (F7)an

Old Flame by Alabama — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Old Flame” by Alabama in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Old Flame" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Old Flame"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Old Flame" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, C, C#dim7, C7, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Alabama songs work for kids?: Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.