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As Time Goes By
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Merle Haggard's rendition of "As Time Goes By" is a classic love song that reflects on the enduring nature of romance and human connection. The lyrics emphasize that fundamental aspects of love, such as kisses, sighs, and declarations of affection, remain constant despite the passage of time. The song touches on themes of passion, jealousy, and the timeless pursuit of love and glory. While it is not explicitly Christian, it carries a nostalgic and hopeful tone about love's persistence. The song is a well-known standard, often associated with the film Casablanca, and Haggard's version brings a country flavor to this timeless piece.
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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Moonlight and love songs, never out of date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.
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.
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date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...