What key is "The Flame" in?

"The Flame" by Cheap Trick is in the key of E with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Flame" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Flame" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "The Flame"?

This arrangement of "The Flame" uses 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bm, Bsus2, Bsus4, C#m, Dsus2, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "The Flame" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?

Try "SURRENDER", "I Want You To Want Me", "Surrender". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

An oth er shad ows slow ly clos es in

and it (Bsus)feels (B)so

(Bsus2)lone (B)ly.

I Touch ing heat, to freez ing on my skin, but I’ve been pre (Bsus)tend (B)you still (Bsus2)hold (B)me.

I’m Just can’t stand up for (A)fall in’ a part,

I’m can’t see through this veil a (A)cross my heart, o ver (E)you.

I (Bm)can’t be lieve you’re the gone.

(B)You were (A)the (B)first, (A)you’ll (B)be (A)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (A)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (E)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (E)all the rain,

(A)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

An Watch in’ shad ows move a cross the wall,

I it (Bsus)feel (B)so

(Bsus2)fright (B)ened.

I wan na run to you, I wan na call, but I’ve been pre (Bsus)hit (B)by still (Bsus2)light (B)ning.

I’m go in’ cra zy, I’m (A)los in’ in’ sleep.

I’m in too far, I’m in a (A)way too deep o ver (E)you.

You’ll (Bm)al ways lieve you’re the one.

(B)You were (A)the (B)first, (A)you’ll (B)be (A)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (A)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

When ev er you need some one

to (E)lay your heart and head up on, re mem ber: Af ter the fire, af ter (E)all the rain,

(A)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

(A)I will be the (Dsus2)flame.

I will be the (E)flame.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

(E)flame.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (A)you.

The Flame by Cheap Trick

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Flame”

What key is "The Flame" in?: "The Flame" by Cheap Trick is in the key of E with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Flame" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Flame" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The Flame"?: This arrangement of "The Flame" uses 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bm, Bsus2, Bsus4, C#m, Dsus2, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "The Flame" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?: Try "SURRENDER", "I Want You To Want Me", "Surrender". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.