Learn "AS TEARS GO BY" by Marianne Faithfull on Piano

Master "AS TEARS GO BY" by Marianne Faithfull with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Ab
Tempo
112 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "As Tears Go By" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.