Old Love

by Eric Clapton
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(F)I can feel your (G7sus)bod y

(F)when I’m ly in’ in my (Gsus)bed.

(F)There’s too much con fu (Gsus)sion

(F)go in’ ’round I used to through my head.

And it’s mak in’ me so (E7)an gry

I know now that the to know that the flame still burns.

flame will al ways burn.

I Lord, nev why can’t I get o ver,

and (F7)when will I ev er learn?

Old (Dm7)love,

old love,

leave me a (Am)lone.

Old (Am)love,

just go on (Am)home.

(F)I can feel your (G7sus)face y

(F)when but I know it ain’t (Gsus)real.

(F)There’s Just an il lu (Gsus)sion

(F)caused by how I used to through my head.

And it’s mak in’ me so (E7)an gry,

I know now that the flame will al ways burn, still burns.

flame will al ways burn.

I ain’t nev er gon na get o ver,

and (F7)No, now I’ll nev er learn.

Old (Dm7)love,

old love,

leave me a (Am)lone.

Old (Am)love,

just go on (Am)home.

(Am)love, (Dm7)old love,

just go on (Am)home,

go on home.

(F)I can feel your (G7sus)face y

(F)when but I know it ain’t (Gsus)real.

(F)There’s Just an il lu (Gsus)sion

(F)caused by how I used to through my head.

And it’s mak in’ me so (E7)an gry,

I know now that the flame will al ways burn, still burns.

flame will al ways burn.

I ain’t nev er gon na get o ver,

and (F7)No, now I’ll nev er learn.

Old (Dm7)love,

old love,

leave me a (Am)lone.

Old (Am)love,

just go on (Am)home.

(Am)love, (Dm7)old love,

just go on (Am)home,

go on home.

(Am)love,

just go on (Am)home,

go on home.

Old (Am)love;

old (Am)love;

old love;

old love;

old love,

(G)old

(Am)love;

old love.

Old Love — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Old Love" 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, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Old Love

Why does "Old Love" 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 Love".
What key is "Old Love" by Eric Clapton played in?
Old Love 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 Love"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Old Love" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Old Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Old Love"?
"Old Love" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Old Love"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Am6, Am7, C, Dm7, E7, F, F7, +3 more.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Old Love"?
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 Love".
Can I see all the notes in "Old Love"?
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 84 BPM.

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