Eternal Flame

by The Bangles
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Lyrics

Close your eyes,

(C)give me your hand, dar ling.

Do you feel my heart bea ting?

(D)Do you un der stand?

Do you (B7)feel the same?

(A7)Am I on ly (D)drea

(Bm7)ming,

(Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

I be lieve

it’s (C)meant to be,

I watch when you are slee ping, (D)you be long to me.

or (Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

(Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

Say my (Dm7)name,

(G)sun shines through the (D)rain, a whole (F)life so (G)lone ly and then (C)come and ease the pain.

I don’t (Bm7)wan na lose this (F)fee

(C)ling.

(Dsus2)Oh.

Say my (Dm7)name,

(G)sun shines through the (D)rain, a whole (F)life so (G)lone ly and then (C)come and ease the pain.

I don’t (Bm7)wan na lose this (F)fee

(C)ling.

(Dsus2)Oh.

(Dsus2)Oh.

(D)drea

(Bm7)ming, or (Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

Close your eyes,

(C)give me your hand, dar ling.

Do you feel my heart bea ting?

(D7sus4)Do you un der stand?

Do you (B7)feel the same?

(A7)Am I on ly (D)drea

(Bm7)ming,

(Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

Close your eyes,

(C)give me your hand, dar ling.

Do you feel my heart bea ting?

(D7sus4)Do you un der stand?

Do you (B7)feel the same?

(A7)Am I on ly (D)drea

(Bm7)ming,

(Am7)is this bur ning an e ter nal flame?

Eternal Flame β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œEternal Flame”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Eternal Flame" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles in?
The backing track is in G at 80 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Eternal Flame" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Eternal Flame"?
Effectively yes β€” it's the piano-only backing for "Eternal Flame", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Eternal Flame" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β€” the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Eternal Flame"?
Yes β€” registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Eternal Flame"?
"Eternal Flame" was originally performed by The Bangles. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by The Bangles are available?
Other accompaniments by The Bangles: "Eternal Flame", "Eternal Flame". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Eternal Flame" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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