As Time Goes By

a 1931 popular song
words and music by Herman Hupfeld


The sheet music:


Accompaniment track:


Lyrics

This day and age we’re living in
Gives cause for apprehension
With speed and new invention
And things like fourth dimension
Yet, we get a trifle weary
With Mr. Einstein’s theory
So we must get down to earth
At times relax, relieve the tension
No matter what the progress
Or what may yet be proved
The simple facts of life are such
They cannot be removed

Refrain:
You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say, “I love you”
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It’s still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by


Sung here by Fred Feild: