What key is "Old Flame" in?

"Old Flame" by Alabama is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Old Flame" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Old Flame" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Old Flame"?

This arrangement of "Old Flame" uses 16 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, C, C#dim7, C7, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Old Flame" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Alabama can I play here?

Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Old Flame”

What key is "Old Flame" in?: "Old Flame" by Alabama is in the key of F with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Old Flame" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Old Flame" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Old Flame"?: This arrangement of "Old Flame" uses 16 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bb6, Bbaug, C, C#dim7, C7, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Old Flame" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Alabama can I play here?: Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.