I guess I should accept the call But I really dont know what to say 'Cause the operator won't let you talk at all And she says you want me to pay Oh,well it aint nothin new It fits right with my picture of you But tonight you're gonna find out What these tears are all about 'Cause this old flame went out You never thought you'd be the one In the darkness now I think you know what I'm talkin about This old flame went out You went to get cigarettes That was last July, you didnt get home yet And now you expect me to bear you out You call me collect, there ain't no doubt This old flame went out You never thought you'd be the one In the darkness now I think you know what I'm talkin' about This old flame went out What do you mean, how could I do this to you Let's not forget who walked out on who This old flame went out You never thought you'd be the one In the darkness now I think you know what I'm talkin' about This old flame went out I think you know,what I'm talkin' about 'Cause this old flame went out