Eternal Flame

by The Bangles
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Lyrics

I be lieve

it’s (C)meant to your be, dar ling.

I watch you when you are sleep ing.

(D)You be long with me.

Do you (B7)feel the same

or (A7)am I on ly (D)dream

(Bm)in’?

(Am7)Is this burn ing an e ter nal flame?

Close your eyes,

it’s (C)give me your hand, dar ling.

I Do you feel my heart beat ing?

(D)Do you un der stand?

Do you (B7)feel the same

or (A7)am I on ly (D)dream

(Bm)in’?

(Am7)Is this burn ing an e ter nal flame?

(D)dream

(Bm7)ing?

Or (Am7)is this burn ing an e ter nal flame?

Say my name,

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

I don’t (Bm7)wan na lose this (F)feel

(C)ing,

(Dsus)oh.

Say my name,

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

I don’t (Bm7)wan na lose this (F)feel

(C)ing,

(Dsus)oh.

(D)ah.

(D)dream

(Bm7)ing?

Or (Am7)is this burn ing an e ter nal flame?

Oh,

oh.

Eternal Flame — Simple Sheet Music

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"Eternal Flame" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to stretch your chord vocabulary — fourteen chords sounds like a lot at beginner level, but the 80 BPM tempo gives your left hand plenty of time to land each shape.

Start hands-separate: get comfortable with the G to Em to C to D progression that anchors the verses before layering in the melody.

The trickiest moments come when you hit the sus4 chords — Gsus4 and Dsus4 want to resolve smoothly, so practice lifting just that one finger back to the major chord without resetting your whole hand.

Watch the bridge carefully, where Dm and F sneak in outside the key; those shapes will feel unfamiliar at first, so loop that four-bar section slowly until the reach feels natural.

A light touch on the sustain pedal will help you capture the romantic, flowing feel without muddying those seventh chords.

This is the piece that'll teach you confident chord changes across a wide palette — a skill you'll use in everything you play next.

About “Eternal Flame

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Eternal Flame"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles played in?
Eternal Flame is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Eternal Flame"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Eternal Flame" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Eternal Flame"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Eternal Flame"?
"Eternal Flame" was originally performed by The Bangles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Eternal Flame"?
This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Am7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dm, +6 more.
What other songs by The Bangles can I play here?
Try "Eternal Flame", "Eternal Flame", "Eternal Flame". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Eternal Flame". Key of G, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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