The Flame

by Cheap Trick
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Lyrics

An oth er shad night 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 I 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 be 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 night 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 I 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 be 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Flame" by Cheap Trick in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of E, 88 BPM.

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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.

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