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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.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Flame" by Cheap Trick: 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 E, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Flame”
- What key is "The Flame" by Cheap Trick played in?
- The Flame is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Flame"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Flame" 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 "The Flame"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Flame"?
- "The Flame" was originally performed by Cheap Trick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Flame"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Asus2, B, Bm, Bsus2, Bsus4, C#m, Dsus2, +1 more.
- What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?
- Try "SURRENDER", "I Want You To Want Me", "Surrender". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Flame" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Flame" by Cheap Trick. 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 "The Flame" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "The Flame" 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.