Old Flames Have New Names
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Intro: E/E/A/A/E/B7/E/E/
A7
1. I left town two years ago and moved on up to Idaho
2. My sexy little dirt road sport is now called Mrs. Davenport
E B7 E
1. But swore that I'd be back again pick up where I left off, oh man
2. My pretty little black-eyed Suzy's now Ms. Susan Van der Hoosie
A7
1. Left behind some lovely ladies, grown up sexy Texas babies
2. Rosie, who could blow my mind is Sister Rose on channel 9
E B7 E A7 E
1. I got back in town tonight an-tic-i-pat-ing much delight
2. The wildest lover of my life is now a federal judges wife
A7 E
1. I pulled out my black book and called up my old lovers
2. They don't want to recognize this old familiar face
F#7 B
1. Well, I got five newlyweds and two expectant mothers
2. I'm just a bad reminder of the wild and wooly days
CHORUS
E A7
All my old flames have new names
E
Well, there's a lot of girls in town
F#7 B
Who tied the knot and settled down
E
I thought I'd start a fire
A A#dim7 (x12020)
With some of my old flames
E B E
But they've all got new names
How to play Old Flames Have New Names
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E/E. 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.