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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(F)Moon light and love songs (A7)nev er out of date, (Dm)hearts full of pas sion, (F#dim7)jeal ous y and hate.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 — 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, 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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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 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 — 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 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.
- 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, 120 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.