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.
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As Tears Go By — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "As Tears Go By" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "As Tears Go By" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "As Tears Go By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "As Tears Go By"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "As Tears Go By" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "As Tears Go By"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "As Tears Go By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.