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As Time Goes By:Johnny Nash.
#48 on CASH BOX and #43 on BB Hot 100
on ABC-PARAMOUNT Records 1n 1959.
INTRO: Eb   Bb   Eb   Cm   Eb   Bb  Cm  
#1.
EYo-Bbou-Gm7ou must reFmmember Bbthis, a Fmkiss is still a Bbkiss,
a Ebsigh is just a Cmsigh.Eb  Bb  
The Fmfundamental things Bbapply, as time Ebgoes byCm.Eb  
#2.
CAnd Fmwhen two lovers Bbwoo, Fmthey still say I love Bbyou,
on Ebthat you can Cmrely.Bb  C  
No Fmmatter what the future Bbbrings, as Fmtime goes Ebby.Ab  Eb  
BRIDGE:
AbMoonlight and love songs, Cnever out of date, Fmhearts
full of passion, Abjealousy and Cmhate.
Woman needs Abman, and Fman must have his mate, that Bbno
one Ccan Fmdeny.Ab  Bb  
#3.
EbIt's Fmstill the same old Bbstory, a Fmfight for Dblove and
Bbglory, a Ebcase of do or Cmdie.Bb  Cm  
The Fworld will always welcome Bblovers.Gb...Fas time Bbgoes Ebby.Gbm  Dbm  
#4.
It's Gbmstill the same old Bstory, a Afight for love and
Gbmglory, Ea Bcase of do Dbmor Edie.Ab  Db  
The Gbworld Cmwill Ebalways Abm7welcome Dblovers..as Gbmtime Bgoes Eby.B  E  
A fifties smash from Kraziekhat.
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The story behind the song

This song, famously featured in the film Casablanca, captures a timeless sense of enduring love and nostalgia. Its lyrics speak to fundamental truths of romance that remain constant "as time goes by," despite changes in the world. Johnny Nash, known for his reggae and pop sound, brings his own touch to this classic. At its heart, it plays like a tender reflection on lasting affection.

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