What key is "As Time Goes By" in?

"As Time Goes By" by Nilsson is in the key of C with a tempo of 78 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.

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.

Lyrics

You (Dm7)must re mem ber (G7)this, a (Fm)kiss is still a (G7)kiss, a (C)sigh is just a (F)sigh;

the (D7)fun da men tal (Ebdim)things ap (Em)ply, (A)as (Dm7)time (G)goes (A)by.

And (Dm7)when two lov ers (G7)woo, they (Fm)still say, “I love (G7)you,” on (C)that you can re (F)ly;

no (D7)mat ter what the (Ebdim)fu ture (Em)brings, (A)as (Dm7)time (G)goes (C)by.

(F)Moon light and love songs (A)nev er out of date,

(Dm)hearts full of pas sion, (D#dim7)jeal ous y and hate;

wom an needs (F7)man and (D7)man must have his mate, that (G9)no one (Gdim7)can de (Gsus)ny.

It’s (Dm7)still the same old (G7)sto ry, a (Fm)fight for love and (G7)glo ry, a (C)case of do or (F)die!

The (D7)world will al ways (Ebdim)wel come (Em)lov ers,

(A)as (Gsus)time

(G)goes

(Am)by.

(F)Moon light and love songs (A)nev er out of date,

(Dm)hearts full of pas sion, (D#dim7)jeal ous y and hate;

wom an needs (F7)man and (D7)man must have his mate, that (G9)no one (Gdim7)can de (Gsus)ny.

It’s (Dm7)still the same old (G7)sto ry, a (Fm)fight for love and (G7)glo ry, a (C)case of do or (F)die!

The (D7)world will al ways (Ebdim)wel come (Em)lov ers,

(A)as (Gsus)time

(G)goes

(Am)by.

(C6)by.

As Time Goes By by Nilsson

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 78 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 Nilsson is in the key of C with a tempo of 78 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.
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.