As Time Goes By

by Harry Nilsson
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Lyrics

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(F)Moon light and love songs (A7)nev er out of date, (Dm)hearts full of pas sion, (F#dim7)jeal ous y and hate.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.

As Time Goes By β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"As Time Goes By" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

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Where are the chord symbols for "As Time Goes By" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "As Time Goes By" is in C.
What key is "As Time Goes By" by Harry Nilsson 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 120 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 Harry Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "As Time Goes By"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: A7, Ab7, Am, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bdim7, C, C#dim7, +16 more.
What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?
Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "As Time Goes By" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "As Time Goes By" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "As Time Goes By"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.