About “As Tears Go By”

Can I play "As Tears Go By" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "As Tears Go By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

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.

Can a complete beginner play "As Tears Go By"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "As Tears Go By" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "As Tears Go By"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "As Tears Go By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.