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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, “I 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songs (A7)nev er out of date,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, “I 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songs (A7)nev er out of date,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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"As Time Goes By" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 72 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “As Time Goes By”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "As Time Goes By"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 — 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 — 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "As Time Goes By". Key of C, 72 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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