It is the (A7)eve ning of the (C)day,
I sit and (A7)watch the chil dren (C)play.
Smil ing fac es (D7)I can see
but not for (Em)me,
I sit and watch as (Bm)tears (Am7)go (D7)by,
My rich es (A7)can’t buy ev ry (C)thing,
I want to (A7)hear the chil dren (C)sing.
All I hear es (D7)is the sound
but not for (Em)me,
I sit and watch as (Bm)tears (Am7)go (D7)by,
of rain fall ing (Em)on the ground,
I sit and watch as (Bm)tears (Am7)go (D7)by.
It is the (A7)eve ning of the (C)day,
I sit and (A7)watch the chil dren (C)play,
Do in’ things I (D7)used to do
they think are (Em)new,
I sit and watch as (Bm)tears (Am7)go (D7)by.
Mm,
mm,
(Am7)mm.
As Tears Go By by The Rolling Stones
20 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “As Tears Go By”
- What key is "As Tears Go By" in?
- "As Tears Go By" by The Rolling Stones is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "As Tears Go By" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "As Tears Go By" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "As Tears Go By"?
- This arrangement of "As Tears Go By" uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, Bm, C, D, D7, Em, G.
- How long does it take to learn "As Tears Go By" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
- Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.