As Time Goes By
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[Intro]duction: C6/9 Em7/9 F7M G7/13-
Dm7 G7/9 Dm7 G7/9-
You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss.
C Cdim Em9 Am9 D7/9 D7/9- G9
A sigh is just a sigh, the fundamental things apply,
G7/9- C7M C5 /7M F7M G5
Aas time goes by.
Dm7 G7/9 Dm7 G7/9-
And when two lovers woo, they still say: I love you!
C Cdim Em9 Am9 D7/9 D7/9- G9
On that you can rely, no matter what the future brings,
G7/9- C6/9 Fdim C7/13 C7/13-
as time goes by.
F7M F6/7M A7/C#
Moonlight and love songs are never out of date,
Dm7 Dm7 Dm F7M
Hearts full of passion jealousy and hate.
Am7 D D7
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate,
G9 Dm7 G7/9 G5
That no one can deny.
Dm7 G7/9 Dm7 G7/9-
It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory,
C Cdim Em9 Am9 D7/9 D7/9- G9
A case of do or die, the world will always welcome lovers,
Dm7 G9 G7 C C7
As time goes by.
F7M F7M/6 A7/C#
Moonlight and love songs are never out of date,
Dm7 Dm7 Dm F7M
Hearts full of passion jealousy and hate.
Am7 D D7
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate,
G9 Dm7 G7/9 G5
That no one can deny.
Dm7 G7/9 Dm7 G7/9-
It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory,
C Cdim Em9 Am9 D7/9 D7/9- G9
A case of do or die. the world will always welcome lovers,
Dm7 G9 G7 C F C
As time goes by
How to play As Time Goes By
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C6. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.