As time goes by
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Original Key: C#
Intro: Cmaj7 F Em7 A7/aug
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
You must remember this: A kiss is just a kiss,
Cmaj7 G7/aug Cmaj7 C#dim
A sigh is just a sigh. The
D9 Dm7 G7/aug
fundamental things apply, as time goes
Cmaj7 F Em7 A7/aug
by.
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
And when two lovers woo, they still say, "I love you."
Cmaj7 Gaug Cmaj7 Cmaj7
On that you can rely
D9 Dm7
No matter what the future brings
G7/aug Cmaj7 Fm7 C9 C9
As time goes by.
Fmaj7 A7
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date,
Dm F#dim
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate.
Am F7 F#dim D7
Woman needs man and man must have his mate,
G7 Gdim Am7 G#m7 G7 C#dim
That no one can deny it's
Dm7 G7 Dm7 G7
still the same old story, a fight for love and glory,
Cmaj7 G7/aug Cmaj7 Cmaj7
A case of do or die.
#1. D9 Ebdim Em7 Aaug7 Dm7 G7/aug Cmaj7 Cmaj7
The world will always welcome lovers as time goes by.
#2. D9 Ebdim Em7 Aaug7 Em7 G7/aug Cmaj7
Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers (rest) 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 C#. 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.