Old Flame
View chords used in this chart
capo 5
Intro
Am G (x4)
verse 1
Am G Am G
I saw you staring at each other
F Em Dm G
I saw your eyes begin to glow
Am G/B C
And I could tell you once were lovers
Dm F Am G
But you ain't hiding nothing I don't know
[Refrão] F Dm C
There's an old flame burning in your eyes
Am G Dm G
One that tears can't drown and makeup can't disguise
C Em F C Em F
That old flame might not be stronger, but it's been burning longer
Am G F Bb
Than any spark I might have started in your eyes
Am G (x4)
verse 2
Am G Am G
You said it ended when he left you
F Em Dm G
You say your love for me is strong
Am G/B C
But those old memories still upset you
Dm F Am G
I might be a memory before too long
[Refrão] F Dm C
There's an old flame burning in your eyes
Am G Dm G
That tears can't drown and makeup can't disguise
C Em F C Em F
That old flame may not be stronger, but it's been burning longer
Am G F
Than any spark I might have started
Bb Am F C
There's an old flame burning in your eyes
Am G Dm G
That tears can't drown and makeup can't disguise
C Em F C Em F
That old flame may not be stronger, but it's been burning longer
Am G F
Than any spark I might have started
Am Am/B F/C
Than any spark I might have started in your eyes
Outro
Am G (x8)
How to play Old Flame
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.