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Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You

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[Verse 1]
DbDowntown tonight, I saw an old friend someone wGbho
I Ab7used to take comfort from, long before I met yDbou
I caught a spark from his Db7eyes a forgotten dGbesire
With a Ab7word or a touch, I could have rekindled that fDbire
[Chorus]
But Dbold flames, can't hold a candle to yGbou
Ab7no one can light up the night like you dDbo
Flickering embers of lDb7ove, I've known one or twoGb  
But Ab7old flames, can't hold a candle to yDbou
[Verse 2]
DSometimes at night I think of old lovers I've Gknown
I A7remember how holding them, helped me not feel so Dalone
Then I feel you beside me and D7even their memories are Ggone
Like A7stars in the night, lost in the sweet light of Ddawn
[Chorus]
But Dold flames, can't hold a candle to Gyou
A7no one can light up the night like you Ddo
Flickering embers of lD7ove, I've known one or twGo
But A7old flames, can't hold a candle to Dyou

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Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You

by Dolly Parton

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Ab7

Db7

[Verse 1]

Db Gb

Downtown tonight, I saw an old friend someone who

Ab7 Db

I used to take comfort from, long before I met you

Db7 Gb

I caught a spark from his eyes a forgotten desire

Ab7 Db

With a word or a touch, I could have rekindled that fire

[Chorus]

Db Gb

But old flames, can't hold a candle to you

Ab7 Db

no one can light up the night like you do

Db7 Gb

Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two

Ab7 Db

But old flames, can't hold a candle to you

[Verse 2]

D G

Sometimes at night I think of old lovers I've known

A7 D

I remember how holding them, helped me not feel so alone

D7 G

Then I feel you beside me and even their memories are gone

A7 D

Like stars in the night, lost in the sweet light of dawn

[Chorus]

D G

But old flames, can't hold a candle to you

A7 D

no one can light up the night like you do

D7 G

Flickering embers of love, I've known one or two

A7 D

But old flames, can't hold a candle to you

About Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You Chords by Dolly Parton

Learn how to play Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You by Dolly Parton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You chords”, “Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You guitar chords”, or “Dolly Parton Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You chords and for experienced players who want accurate Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Db, Gb, Ab7, Db7, D, G.

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What key is "Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You" in?

The chords for "Old Flames Cant Hold A Candle To You" show the original chord names (including Db, Gb, Ab7, Db7, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.