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(F)Moon light and love songs (A7)nev er out of date, (Dm)hearts full of pas sion, (F#dim7)jeal ous y and hate.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.
As Time Goes By by Harry Nilsson
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “As Time Goes By”
- What key is "As Time Goes By" in?
- "As Time Goes By" by Harry Nilsson is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "As Time Goes By" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "As Time Goes By" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "As Time Goes By"?
- This arrangement of "As Time Goes By" uses 24 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bdim7, C, C#dim7, +16 more.
- How long does it take to learn "As Time Goes By" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?
- Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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