About “As Tears Go By”

Can I learn "As Tears Go By" with falling notes like Synthesia?

Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "As Tears Go By" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 112 BPM.

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 I practice left and right hand separately for "As Tears Go By"?

Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "As Tears Go By" one hand at a time before combining them.

What is falling notes style for "As Tears Go By"?

Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "As Tears Go By" is in the key of Ab at 112 BPM.