About “As Tears Go By”

Why does "As Tears Go By" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "As Tears Go By".

What key is "As Tears Go By" by Marianne Faithfull played in?

As Tears Go By is arranged in the key of Ab 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "As Tears Go By" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

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 Marianne Faithfull. 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: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, Eb, F7, Fm7, Gm.

Is this real sheet music for "As Tears Go By"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "As Tears Go By".

Can I see all the notes in "As Tears Go By"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM.