As Time Goes By
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C Em F G
Dm G Dm G7
You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss,
C Am Em Am
a sigh is just a sigh.
D D7 G G7 C Em F G
The fundamental things apply, as time goes by.
Dm G Dm G7
And when two lovers woo, they still say, 'I love you,'
C Am Em Am
on that you can rely.
D D7 G G7 C F C C7
No matter what the future brings, as time goes by.
CHORUS:
F A7
Moonlight and love songs are never out of date...
Dm F
hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate.
Am D D7
Woman needs man and man must have his mate,
G Dm G G7
that, no one, can de..ny.
Dm G
Well, it's still the same old story,
Dm G7 C Am Em Am
A fight for love and glory, a case of do or die.
D D7 G Dm C G7 C C7
The world will always welcome lovers, as time goes by.
D D7 G
Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers,
Dm C F C
as time goes by.
CHORUS:
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A7 = X 0 2 0 2 0
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
C7 = X 3 2 3 1 X
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D7 = X X 0 2 1 2
Dm = X X 0 2 3 1
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G7 = 3 5 3 4 3 3
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.