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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Old Flames" by Dolly Parton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Old Flames" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Old Flames" by Dolly Parton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Old Flames" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Old Flames" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.