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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Old Flames" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 75 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Old Flames”
- Why does "Old Flames" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Old Flames".
- What key is "Old Flames" by Dolly Parton played in?
- Old Flames is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Flames"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Flames" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Old Flames"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Flames"?
- "Old Flames" was originally performed by Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Old Flames"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, C7, F, Fm, G, G7.
- What other songs by Dolly Parton can I play here?
- Try "NINE TO FIVE", "HE'S EVERYTHING", "HERE YOU COME AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Old Flames"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Old Flames".
- Can I see all the notes in "Old Flames"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 75 BPM.