Other arrangements of As Tears Go By
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"As Tears Go By" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “As Tears Go By”
- Why does "As Tears Go By" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "As Tears Go By".
- What key is "As Tears Go By" by The Rolling Stones played in?
- As Tears Go By is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "As Tears Go By"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "As Tears Go By" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "As Tears Go By"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "As Tears Go By"?
- "As Tears Go By" was originally performed by The Rolling Stones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "As Tears Go By"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, Bm, C, D, D7, Em, G.
- What other songs by The Rolling Stones can I play here?
- Try "Beast Of Burden", "BEAST OF BURDEN", "SATISFACTION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "As Tears Go By"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "As Tears Go By".
- Can I see all the notes in "As Tears Go By"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.