What key is "The Flame" in?

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

Is "The Flame" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?

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

Lyrics

An oth er night ows slow ly clos es in

and it (Gsus)feels (G)so

(Gsus)lone ly.

I Touch ing heat, to freez ing on my skin, but I’ve I pre (Gsus)tend (G)you still (Gsus)hold me.

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

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

I (Gm)can’t be lieve you’re the gone.

(G)You were (F)the (G)first, (F)you’ll (G)be (F)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

When ev er you need some one

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

(F)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

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

I it (Gsus)feel (G)so

(Gsus)fright ened.

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

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

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

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

(G)You were (F)the (G)first, (F)you’ll (G)be (F)the last.

Wher ev er you go,

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

When ev er you need some one

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

(F)I will be the flame.

I will be the flame.

(Bb)I will be the flame.

(F)I will be the (Bbsus2)flame.

I will be the (C)flame.

I’ll be with (F)you.

What ev er you want,

I’ll give it to (F)you.

The Flame by Cheap Trick

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 C with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Flame" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "The Flame" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?: Try "SURRENDER", "THE FLAME", "I Want You To Want Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.