Learn "OLD FLAMES" by Dolly Parton on Piano

Master "OLD FLAMES" by Dolly Parton with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Country arrangement is in the key of C at 75 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

(C)Down town to night I saw an old friend; some (F)one who I re (G7)I used to take com fort from long be fore I met (C)you. Then I I caught a spark from his (C7)eyes of for got ten de (F)sire. With a (G7)word, or a touch I could have re kin dled the (C)fire. An old flame can’t hold a can dle to (F)you. (G7)No one can light up the night like you (C)do. Flick er ing em bers of (C7)love, I’ve known one or (F)two; but (G7)old flames can’t hold a can dle to (C)you. (C)Some times at night I think of old lov ers (F)I’ve known. I re (G7)mem ber how hold ing them helped me not feel so a (C)lone. Then I feel you be side me and (C7)e ven their mem ’ries are (F)gone, like a (G7)stars in the night, I lost in the sweet light of (C)dawn. An old flame can’t hold a can dle to (F)you. (G7)No one can light up the night like you (C)do. Flick er ing em bers of (C7)love, I’ve known one or (F)two; but (G7)old flames can’t hold a can dle to (C)you. (C)you. (G)Old flames can’t hold a can dle to (C)you.

Song Details

Category
Country
Key
C
Tempo
75 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Old Flames" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.