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Old Flame

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I had forgot about this song until I heard it the other day.  didn't see it on the web site so I thought
it would be good to share this.  Enjoy.  
Artist: Alabama
Song Title: Old Flame 
Capo 3 to be in tune with the original 
Intro:
 D-  Bm-  G-  A7  
I saw you DstarGin' at each oDther - I saw your F#meyeBms ------- begin to EmgloA7w 
And I could F#mtelGl -------you once were DlA7/A#overs Bm  
But Emyou ain't hidin' nGothin' that A7I don't knDow. 
There's an Gold flame burnin' in your Deyes 
That Bmtears can't drown and E7make-up can't EmdisguiA7se 
Now that old Dflame might not be Gstronger 
But Dit's been burnin' GlongeA7r 
Than any Bmspark I mAight have sGtarted A7in your DeyesC. G  
You said it DendeGd when he lDeft you -You say your F#mlovBme for me is EmstronA7g 
But those old F#mmemoriGes still Dupset A7/A#you Bm  
Well, EmI might be a Gmemory A7before too Dlong. 
Cause Gthere's an old flame burnin' in your Deyes 
That Bmtears can't drown and E7make-up can't EmdisguiA7se 
Now that old Dflame might not be Gstronger 
But iDt's been burnin' GlongeA7r 
Than any Bmspark I miAght have sGtarted A7in your eDyes. 
There's an Gold flame burnin' in your Deyes 
That tBmears can't drown and mE7ake-up can't EmdisguiA7se 
Now that old Dflame might not be sGtronger 
But Dit's been burnin' GlongA7er 
Than any Bmspark I mAight have sGtarted A7in your DeyesC. G  
[Outro]
 D-  Bm-  G-  A7-  D-  G- D  
fade out

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The story behind the song

"Old Flame" showcases a traditional facet of Alabama's sound, released as the first single from their album Feels So Right. The band, formed by cousins Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook, began by touring the Southeast bar circuit and writing original songs before finding massive success with RCA Records. This song embodies the classic country style that helped establish Alabama's reputation for numerous number-one hits and multi-platinum albums. Playing it evokes a sense of enduring warmth and familiar comfort.

AI-written from these sources:Old Flame (Alabama song) — Wikipedia ↗Alabama (band) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Old Flame

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Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 3 (as written in this song)

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F#m

A7/A#

I had forgot about this song until I heard it the other day. didn't see it on the web site so I thought

it would be good to share this. Enjoy.

Artist: Alabama

Song Title: Old Flame

Capo 3 to be in tune with the original

Intro:

D Bm G A7

- - -

D G D F#m Bm Em A7

I saw you starin' at each other - I saw your eyes ------- begin to glow

F#m G D A7/A# Bm

And I could tell -------you once were lovers

Em G A7 D

But you ain't hidin' nothin' that I don't know.

G D

There's an old flame burnin' in your eyes

Bm E7 Em A7

That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise

D G

Now that old flame might not be stronger

D G A7

But it's been burnin' longer

Bm A G A7 D C G

Than any spark I might have started in your eyes.

D G D F#m Bm Em A7

You said it ended when he left you -You say your love for me is strong

F#m G D A7/A# Bm

But those old memories still upset you

Em G A7 D

Well, I might be a memory before too long.

G D

Cause there's an old flame burnin' in your eyes

Bm E7 Em A7

That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise

D G

Now that old flame might not be stronger

D G A7

But it's been burnin' longer

Bm A G A7 D

Than any spark I might have started in your eyes.

G D

There's an old flame burnin' in your eyes

Bm E7 Em A7

That tears can't drown and make-up can't disguise

D G

Now that old flame might not be stronger

D G A7

But it's been burnin' longer

Bm A G A7 D C G

Than any spark I might have started in your eyes.

[Outro]

D Bm G A7 D G D

- - - - - -

fade out

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