As Time Goes By by Herman Hupfeld, © 1931  

Originally from the movie Casablanca    Sung by Joe Fagin

Original Air Dates: 1992 - 2002 (BBC)

COMPLETE 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.
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 still 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Moonlight and love songs; never out of date.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

Well, 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.

IMAGES

Dame Judi Dench (as Jean Pargeter)

Geoffrey Palmer (as Lionel Hardcastle)

Jenny Funnell (as Sandy)

Moira Brooker (as Judith Hanson)