This day and age we're living in

Gives cause for apprehension

With speed and new invention

And things like third 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 live 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 lover 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Never out of date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

[Times don't change, Rod]

Sing it to me, Latifah, one time

[Ooohh, I'm gonna sing it to you right now 'cause we're talking about

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Never out of date]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

As time goes by

[Time goes by]