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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 — 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 C, 88 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Flame”
- Can I learn "The Flame" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Flame" with hands-separate practice in C at 88 BPM.
- What key is "The Flame" by Cheap Trick played in?
- The Flame 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 "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?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?
- Try "SURRENDER", "THE FLAME", "I Want You To Want Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Flame"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Flame" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Flame"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Flame" is in the key of C at 88 BPM.


