(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.
Old Flames by Dolly Parton
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Old Flames”
- What key is "Old Flames" in?
- "Old Flames" by Dolly Parton is in the key of C with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Old Flames" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Old Flames" 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 Flames"?
- This arrangement of "Old Flames" uses 6 chords: C, C7, F, Fm, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Old Flames" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
- Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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