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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Old Flames" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Old Flames" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Old Flames" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Old Flames" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Old Flames" is in the key of C at 75 BPM.
- What chords are in "Old Flames"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.