As Time Goes By (From "Casablanca"): Lead Sheet
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As Time Goes By (From "Casablanca"): Lead Sheet

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The Just Standards Real Book contains 250 classic songs, from show tunes to jazz standards, that are the core required repertoire for musicians all over the world. Production teams in both the U.S. and the U.K. took great care to ensure the accuracy and usability of each arrangement and original composer sources were consulted to ensure that the arrangements remained true to the composers' intentions. Plus, useful and important chord substitutions are indicated for each arrangement, allowing the user to pick from the original chords or the more popular jazz versions. Each book in the series is extensively cross-referenced with a complete composer index, discography of suggested recorded versions for each song, a section on how to play from a fakebook, chord theory reference pages, and a section on how to create interesting chord substitutions. Comb bound, approx. 400 pages.

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Series: Just Real Books Series
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 416
SKU: 00-PSL-000262

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About the Composer: Herman Hupfeld

Herman Hupfeld (1894-1951) composed one of the most enduring standards in American music. Though he wrote prolifically for theater and film throughout the 1920s and 1930s, "As Time Goes By" became his signature work, gaining immortal status when it appeared in the 1942 film "Casablanca."

Hupfeld's gift was melodic simplicity paired with emotional weight. His songs sit naturally in the voice and on instruments, which is precisely why they have survived nearly a century of reinterpretation. For jazz musicians and interpreters of standards, his melodies provide the perfect vehicle for exploring harmony, phrasing, and personal interpretation.

Why we love this

This tune is a working musician's essential. The melody is iconic enough that audiences recognize it immediately, but the harmonic structure is sophisticated enough to sustain genuine reharmonization and improvisation. The lead sheet format with chord substitutions lets you chart your own path through familiar territory while honoring the standard.

What to expect

Wistful and timeless. The melody has a gentle sophistication, moving through its phrases with an unhurried grace that invites both tender intimacy and swinging interpretation. You can play this straight and straight-ahead, or you can bend it, layer it with substitutions, and make it entirely your own.

Who it's for

Jazz musicians at any experience level who need reliable, well-researched lead sheets of core standards. This works equally well for pianists comping from a chart, horn players learning the repertoire, singers shaping interpretations, and rhythm section players building their harmonic vocabulary. Any musician working toward fluency in the jazz canon will find this indispensable.

How to get the most out of it

  • Lean into the rubato. The bridge especially benefits from a slight pull in tempo that mirrors the lyrical nostalgia, then lock back in for the final A section.
  • Explore the substitutions noted in the fakebook. The chromatic alternatives keep the line moving and open the door to walking bass lines that feel fresh even on the hundredth performance.
  • Voice the chords around your melodic range rather than below it. This keeps the tune singing and prevents harmony from burying the line.

How to use it

Anchor this in a standards-focused set or jazz concert. It pairs beautifully alongside other timeless ballads from the Great American Songbook, and it works equally well as a solo feature or as part of a medley. Many programs use it as a closer because of its emotional resonance and instant recognition.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and interpreting lead sheet notation and chord symbols
  • Understanding chord substitutions and their harmonic function
  • Recognizing and playing a foundational jazz standard
  • Building familiarity with AABA song form
  • Developing sensitivity to rubato and phrasing in ballad interpretation

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