It is the (F7)eve ning of the (Ab)day,
I sit and (F7)watch the chil dren (Ab)play.
Smil ing fac es (Bb7)I can see,
but not for (Cm)me.
I sit and watch as (Gm)tears (Fm7)go (Bb7)by.
My rich es (F7)can’t buy ev ’ry (Ab)thing,
I want to (F7)hear the chil dren (Ab)sing.
All I hear es (Bb7)is the sound
but not for (Cm)me.
I sit and watch as (Gm)tears (Fm7)go (Bb7)by.
of rain fall ing (Cm)on the ground,
I sit and watch as (Gm)tears (Fm7)go (Bb7)by.
It is the (F7)eve ning of the (Ab)day,
I sit and (F7)watch the chil dren (Ab)play.
Do in’ things I (Bb7)used to do,
they think are (Cm)new.
I sit and watch as (Gm)tears (Fm7)go (Bb7)by.
Mm.
Mm.
(Fm7)Mm.
As Tears Go By by Marianne Faithfull
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium. 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 Marianne Faithfull is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "As Tears Go By" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, F7, Fm7, Gm.
- How long does it take to learn "As Tears Go By" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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