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.

Old Flames — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"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.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: C
Tempo: 75 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Dolly Parton

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How to Play "Old Flames" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.