Halina’s Worksheet
Based on George’s Edupunk Project
As Time Goes By
(Words and Music by Herman Hupfeld)
Step 1
Get the song mp3 and print this worksheet.
Review song in native language is twice to understand general story, try to imagine a short movie in your mind.
1. You must remember this
2. A kiss |is just a kiss, | a sigh | is just a sigh.
3. The fundamental things apply
4. As time goes by.
5. And when two lovers woo
6. They still say, | "I love you."
7. On that you can rely
8. No matter what | the future brings
9. As time goes by.
10. Moonlight and love songs
11. Never out of date.
12. Hearts full of passion
13. Jealousy and hate.
14. Woman needs man
15. And man | must have his mate
16. That no one can deny.
17. It's still | the same old story
18. A fight for love | and glory
19. A case of do or die.
20. The world will always welcome lovers
21. As time goes by.
Note: The underlined words are non-standard English.
5 woo - an old term for seeking affection and/or a pursuit of marriage (courting)
Step 2
Come to class and recite the English lyrics with your coach.
Circle the words he/she says were not perfect.
Sing the song many times carefully mimicking the circled words.
Step 3
Complete exercise 1 (below) filling in the missing words.
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks
You must remember this
.
A______is just a ______, a sigh is just a sigh.
.
The fundamental ______apply
.
As ______goes by.
.
And when two ______woo
.
They still say, "I love ______.”
On that you can rely
.
No matter what the ______brings
.
As ______goes by.
Moonlight and ______songs
Never out of date.
.
______full of passion
Jealousy and hate.
.
Woman needs ______
.
And man must have his ______
That no one can deny.
It's still the same old ______
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome ______
.
As ______goes by.
Step 4
Record yourself reading the words and circle the imperfect words (or class recital).
Sing or speak the words with the mp3 another 25 times but pretend that you are in a movie performing the parts with real people.
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Step 5by George
Questions and Answers
1. What must you remember?
That a kiss is just a kiss.
2. What does that mean?
I think the singer is just sharing "catchy" phrases.
3. Why would he do that?
It is like "small talk” , or like mood music in the dance of love.
4. Is this a mushy, touchy-feely song?
Yes, this is a song for romance.
5. Why does he say woo? It sounds silly.
Love can make fools of anyone, and it rhymes with the next line.
6. What do moonlight and love songs have in common?
Nothing, but they are iconic for lovers and romance.
7. Does a woman really need man?
I don't know; it is said thatone completes the other.
8. Did you pick this song for a reason?
I think I chose it because it was in the movie.
9. What movie?
Casablanca, one of the greatest movies ever made.
10. Who was in the movie?
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman were the stars.
11. Have you seen the movie?
No, but I will now.
12. So, what do you think of the song?
I think it is ______
13. How does it make you feel?
It makes me feel ______-
Song title: As Time Goes by
By: Herman Hopfeld
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.
Step 7
Recite (rehearse) questions and answers with a friend.
Step 8
Come to class and participate in the conversation about the song. Remember to have some opinions and ideas about why you liked this song.