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.