The Flame

by Cheap Trick

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Lyrics

An oth er shad night ows slow ly clos es in

and it (Bsus)feels (B)so

(Bsus2)lone (B)ly.

I Touch ing heat, to freez ing on my skin, but I’ve been I pre (Bsus)tend (B)you still (Bsus2)hold (B)me.

I’m Just can’t stand up for (A)fall in’ a part,

I’m can’t see through this veil a (A)cross my heart, o ver (E)you.

I (Bm)can’t be lieve be you’re the gone.

(B)You were (A)the (B)first, (A)you’ll (B)be (A)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (A)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (E)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (E)all the rain,

(A)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

An Watch in’ shad night ows move a cross the wall,

I it (Bsus)feel (B)so

(Bsus2)fright (B)ened.

I wan na run to you, I wan na call, but I’ve been I pre (Bsus)hit (B)by still (Bsus2)light (B)ning.

I’m go in’ cra zy, I’m (A)los in’ in’ sleep.

I’m in too far, I’m in a (A)way too deep o ver (E)you.

You’ll (Bm)al ways lieve be you’re the one.

(B)You were (A)the (B)first, (A)you’ll (B)be (A)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (A)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (E)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (E)all the rain,

(A)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

(A)I will be the (Dsus2)flame.

I will be the (E)flame.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

(E)flame.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

The Flame by Cheap Trick — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Flame” by Cheap Trick 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 E at 88 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 "The 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 "The 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.