As Time Goes By
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Dm G Dm G7 C Am Em Am
You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss, 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 C Am Em Am
And when two lovers woo, they still say ‘I love you’, on that you can rely,
D D7 G G7 C F C C7
No matter what the future brings, as, time goes by.
F A7
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date,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, deny.
Dm G Dm G7 C Am Em Am
It's still the same old story, 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.
F A7
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date,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 deny.
Dm G Dm G7 C Am Em Am
It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory, a case of do or die,
D D7 G Dm C F C
The world will always welcome lovers, as time, goes, by………………
How to play As Time Goes By
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.