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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "As Tears Go By" by The Rolling Stones in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "As Tears Go By" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "As Tears Go By" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "As Tears Go By"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "As Tears Go By" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "As Tears Go By"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "As Tears Go By" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.