As Time Goes By

by Rod Stewart
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This (C)day and age we’re (Am)liv ing in gives (Dm7)cause for ap pre (G7)hen sion, with (Cmaj7)speed and new in (C)ven tion and (A)things like third di (A7)men sion.

Yet, we (Dm)get a (Dm7)tri fle (G6)wea ry (G7)with (C)Mis ter (E7)Ein stein’s (Am)the ’ry, (C)so (A)we (G)must get (G)down to (B)earth, at (B7)times re (Em)lax, re (B)lieve the (G7)ten sion.

(G7)No (Dm)mat ter (Dm7)what the (G7)prog ress or (C)what may (Em)yet be (Am)proved,

the (Dm)sim ple facts of life are such they (Dm7)can not (Fm6)be re (G7sus)moved.

(G7)You (Dm)must re mem ber (G7)this,

a (Gm6)kiss is still a (G7)kiss,

a (C)sigh is (G)just a (C6)sigh;

(Em)the (D7)fun da men tal things ap (G7sus)ply, (G7)as (Dm7)time (G7)goes (Cmaj7)by.

And (Dm)when two lov ers (G7)woo,

they (Gm6)still say, β€œI love (G7)you,”

on (C)that you (G)can re (C6)ly;

(Em)no (D7)mat ter what the fu ture (G7sus)brings, (G7)as (Dm7)time (G7)goes (C)by.

(F)Moon light and love

songs (A7)nev er out of date,

(Dm)hearts full of pas

sion, (F#dim7)jeal ous y and hate.

(Am)Wom an needs (F7)man

and (D7)man must have his mate, that (G7)no one (Gdim7)can de (G7)ny.

It’s (Dm)still the same old (G7)sto ry, a (Gm6)fight for love and (G7)glo ry, a (C)case of (G)do or (C6)die!

(Em)The (D7)world will al ways wel come (C)lov ers,

(C#dim7)as (Dm7)time

(G7)goes

(C)by.

You (Dm)must re mem ber (G7)this,

a (Gm6)kiss is still a (G7)kiss,

a (C)sigh is (G)just a (C6)sigh;

(Em)the (D7)fun da men tal things ap (G7sus)ply, (G7)as (Dm7)time (G7)goes (Cmaj7)by.

And (Dm)when two lov ers (G7)woo,

they (Gm6)still say, β€œI love (G7)you,”

on (C)that you (G)can re (C6)ly;

(Em)no (D7)mat ter what the fu ture (G7sus)brings, (G7)as (Dm7)time (G7)goes (C)by.

(F)Moon light and love

songs (A7)nev er out of date,

(Dm)hearts full of pas

sion, (F#dim7)jeal ous y and hate.

(Am)Wom an needs (F7)man

and (D7)man must have his mate, that (G7)no one (Gdim7)can de (G7)ny.

It’s (Dm)still the same old (G7)sto ry, a (Gm6)fight for love and (G7)glo ry, a (C)case of (G)do or (C6)die!

(Em)The (D7)world will al ways wel come (C)lov ers,

(C#dim7)as (Dm7)time

(G7)goes

(C)by.

You (C)by.

As Time Goes By β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "As Time Goes By" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œAs Time Goes By”

Can I play "As Time Goes By" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 Time Goes By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "As Time Goes By" by Rod Stewart played in?
As Time Goes By is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "As Time Goes By"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "As Time Goes By" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "As Time Goes By"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "As Time Goes By"?
"As Time Goes By" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "As Time Goes By"?
This arrangement uses 29 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, B, B7, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bdim7, +21 more.
What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?
Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "As Time Goes By"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "As Time Goes By" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "As Time Goes 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 Time Goes By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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