The Flame by Cheap Trick

Key: E · 96 BPM · 3/4

The Flame by Cheap Trick is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-V-IV progression — common turnaround / bluesy resolution, played as a IV-I-V rotation: A-E-B. At 96 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace, in waltz time.

The progression

This song follows the I-V-IV progression (Common turnaround / bluesy resolution), played as a IV-I-V rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-V-IV progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEA-E-B
Capo 2DG-D-A
Capo 4CF-C-G
Capo 7AD-A-E

Chord chart

  • 0:00 A
  • 0:04 B
  • 0:10 A
  • 0:14 B
  • 0:20 A
  • 0:24 B
  • 0:29 A
  • 0:34 B
  • 0:39 C#m
  • 0:42 Amaj7
  • 0:44 C#m
  • 0:46 A
  • 0:49 E
  • 0:51 B
  • 0:54 A
  • 0:57 B
  • 0:59 A
  • 1:01 E
  • 1:04 B
  • 1:06 A
  • 1:11 E
  • 1:14 B
  • 1:16 A
  • 1:21 E
  • 1:23 B
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:28 A
  • 1:33 E
  • 1:36 A
  • 1:38 D
  • 1:46 A
  • 1:51 B
  • 1:57 Asus2
  • 1:58 A
  • 2:01 B
  • 2:06 A
  • 2:10 B
  • 2:15 C#m
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:20 C#m
  • 2:23 A
  • 2:25 E
  • 2:28 B
  • 2:30 A
  • 2:33 B
  • 2:36 A
  • 2:38 E
  • 2:40 B
  • 2:43 A
  • 2:48 E
  • 2:50 B
  • 2:53 A
  • 2:57 E
  • 3:00 B
  • 3:02 E
  • 3:05 A
  • 3:10 E
  • 3:12 A
  • 3:15 D
  • 3:22 A
  • 3:27 B
  • 3:32 A
  • 3:37 B
  • 3:42 C#m
  • 3:45 A
  • 3:47 C#m
  • 3:49 A
  • 3:52 E
  • 3:54 B
  • 3:57 A
  • 4:00 B
  • 4:02 A
  • 4:04 E
  • 4:07 B
  • 4:09 A
  • 4:14 E
  • 4:17 B
  • 4:19 A
  • 4:24 E
  • 4:27 B
  • 4:29 A
  • 4:31 E
  • 4:34 A
  • 4:37 E
  • 4:39 A
  • 4:41 D
  • 4:46 E
  • 4:49 B
  • 4:51 A
  • 4:56 E
  • 4:59 B
  • 5:01 A
  • 5:06 E
  • 5:09 B
  • 5:11 A
  • 5:16 E
  • 5:18 B
  • 5:21 A
  • 5:26 E
  • 5:28 B
  • 5:31 A

Frequently asked questions

What key is The Flame in?

The Flame is in E major.

What chords does The Flame use?

The core of The Flame cycles through A, E, B (3 chords).

What is the tempo of The Flame?

The Flame runs at 96 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chord progression does The Flame use?

The Flame follows the I-V-IV progression, played as a IV-I-V rotation. It's a common turnaround / bluesy resolution.

What capo should I use for The Flame?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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