Other arrangements of As Tears Go By
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "As Tears Go By" by Marianne Faithfull: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “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 Eb 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 there a karaoke version of "As Tears Go By" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "As Tears Go By" by Marianne Faithfull. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "As Tears Go By" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "As Tears Go By" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.