You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss,

A sigh is just a sigh, the fundamental things apply,

As time goes by . . .

An' 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Moonlight an' love songs never out of date,

Hearts full of passion, jealousy an' 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 an' glory,

A case of do or die, the world will always welcome lovers,

As time goes by . . .

It's still the same old story, a fight for love an' glory,

A case of do or die, the world will always welcome lovers,

As time goes by . . .

~ from the 1931 Stage musical "Everybody's Welcome"

and the 1942 film "Casablanca"

Music and lyrics by Herman Hupfeld

Arranged by Joe Reisman