About “As Time Goes By”

Can I play "As Time Goes By" without reading sheet music?

Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "As Time Goes By" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.

What key is "As Time Goes By" by 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 78 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 Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

Can a complete beginner play "As Time Goes By"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "As Time Goes By" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "As Time Goes By"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "As Time Goes By" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.