This (F69)day and age we’re (Dsus4)liv ing (Dm7)in gives (Gm7)cause for ap pre (C13)hen sion, with (F)speed and new in (D)ven tion and (Am7)things like third di (D7)men sion; yet we (Gm7)get a tri fle (C13)wea ry with (F)Mis ter (A7)Ein stein’s (D)the ’ry, so we (C)must get down to (G#dim)earth at times, re (Am7)lax, re (Abm7)lieve the (Gm7)ten (C13)sion.
And no (Gm7)mat ter what the (C13)pro gress, or (F)what may (Am7)yet be (D)proved,
(D)the (Gm7)sim ple facts of (Gm9)life are such they (Db9)can not be re (C7sus4)moved.
(F#)You (Gm7)must re mem ber this:
a (Gm7)kiss is still a (C7)kiss,
a (Fmaj7)sigh is just a (C)sigh;
the (G7)fun da ment al things ap ply
as (Bb)time (C7)goes by.
And (Gm7)when two lov ers woo,
they (Gm7)still say “I love you,”
on (Fmaj7)that you can re ly,
(Abdim)no (G7)mat ter what the (Abdim)fu ture brings,
as (Bb)time (C7)goes (F)by.
(Bb)Moon light and love songs (D7)nev er out of date;
(G)hearts full of pas sion, (Abdim)jea lou sy and hate;
(F)wo man needs man
and (G13)man must have his mate,
that (Gm11)no one (F#)can de ny.
Well, it’s (Gm7)still the same old (C7)sto ry, a (Gm7)fight for love and glo ry, a (Fmaj7)case of do or (C)die.
The world will al ways wel come (Am7)lov ers
(D7)as (Gm11)time
(C13)goes
(F6)by.
(Gm7)when two lov ers woo,
they (Gm7)still say “I love you,”
on (Fmaj7)that you can re ly,
(Abdim)no (G7)mat ter what the (Abdim)fu ture brings,
as (Bb)time (C7)goes (F)by.
(Bb)Moon light and love songs (D7)nev er out of date;
(G)hearts full of pas sion, (Abdim)jea lou sy and hate;
(F)wo man needs man
and (G13)man must have his mate,
that (Gm11)no one (F#)can de ny.
Well, it’s (Gm7)still the same old (C7)sto ry, a (Gm7)fight for love and glo ry, a (Fmaj7)case of do or (C)die.
The world will al ways wel come (Am7)lov ers
(D7)as (Gm11)time
(C13)goes
(F6)by.
(Gm11)time
(C13)goes
by,
as (Gm11)time
(C13)goes
(Dbmaj9)by,
time goes by.
As Time Goes By — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "As Time Goes By" by Rod Stewart. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 74 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “As Time Goes By”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "As Time Goes By" by Rod Stewart in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 74 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "As Time Goes By" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "As Time Goes By"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "As Time Goes By", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "As Time Goes By" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "As Time Goes By"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "As Time Goes By"?
- "As Time Goes By" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rod Stewart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rod Stewart: "For All We Know", "It Had To Be You", "Maggie May". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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