I ran into an old friend the other night Only spoke a little by surprise Nothing we were saying came out right But there was conversation in our lives And I said you may remember all those good times Football games on Friday night Then we'd drive down by the river Where I would hold you tight Well, I know it's been a long time Another woman shares my name But you've always been the keeper of the flame Well, she smiled and said you know I gave up cigarettes As she brushed her golden hair back on her head Told my life's been good except for one regret Holding back the tears she turned and said I still remember all those good times Football games on Friday nights When we'd drive down by the river Where I would hold you tight Well, I know it's been a long time I have someone else's name But you've always been the keeper of the flame I still remember all those good times Oh, and I still feel the same You've always been the keeper of the flame