[Dixielandjazz] As Time Goes By

[Steve barbone]

Here's a little information about As Time Goes By. The song was used in the
background of a University Lecture about Albert Einstein and his Theory of
Relativity. Lecture given at Penn State University recently. If you
play/sing the verse, you might relate the below paragraph.

"Professor of Physics at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, who
broke into song as he introduced the audience to Einstein's Theory of
General Relativity. Some audience members recognized the tune "As Time Goes
By," from the classic film "Casablanca." This song has an introductory
verse, which is often omitted, that highlights the degree to which
Einstein's breakthrough theories were in the public eye at the time the song
was released in 1931."


Lyrics for the introductory verse, as well as the more familiar portion of
the song, are shown below. Verse in Brackets. [] below, then Chorus.

Cheers,
Steve Barbone 

As Time Goes By

[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

And no matter what the progress
Or what may yet be proved
The simple facts of life are such
They cannot be removed.]

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Never out of date.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.

Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

music and words by Herman Hupfeld
© Warner Bros. Music Corporation, ASCAP