As Time Goes By: Piano Sheet

This arrangement captures the wistful romanticism of the original without overwhelming students with complexity. Lounsbery's voicing preserves the song's harmonic sophistication while keeping the technical demands manageable for late elementary pianists, making it genuinely satisfying to perform rather than a mere exercise.

A quiet moment of acceptance and nostalgia. The melody is gentle and conversational, with harmonic sophistication that hints at the emotional complexity beneath the surface. There's a resigned elegance here, the musical equivalent of looking back without regret.

Late elementary pianists ready for pieces that feel grown-up without technical frustration, and teachers seeking repertoire that connects students to classic American songwriting. This works equally well for students in a traditional lesson sequence or those exploring popular standards alongside classical material.

• Shape the phrases around the lyrical content. The melody speaks the words, so let the natural phrasing of the text guide your rubato and breath points.
• Bring out the harmonic movement in the left hand. These chords carry the emotional weight, and they deserve clarity and intentional voice leading rather than serving as mere accompaniment.
• Honor the printed fingering suggestions. Lounsbery's choices are pedagogically sound and will help you find the most efficient path through position changes.

Feature this as a solo recital piece that stands on equal footing with classical repertoire, or pair it with other popular standards from the Simply Pop Series to create a thematic concert segment. It's also an excellent teaching tool for discussions of film music and twentieth-century American composition.

• Phrasing over longer melodic lines
• Reading and interpreting lyric text within instrumental music
• Left-hand independence and voicing awareness
• Rubato and expressive timing in familiar, story-driven music