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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Old Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Old Love"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Old Love". Key of C, 84 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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