As Tears Go By
The Rolling Stones · Grrr! [2012]
Rolling Stones - As Tears Go By
It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me
I sit and watch
As tears go by
My riches can't buy everything
I want to hear the children sing
All I hear is the sound
Of rain falling on the ground
I sit and watch
As tears go by
It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Doin' things I used to do
They think are new
I sit and watch
As tears go by
It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Smiling faces I can see
But not for me
I sit and watch
As tears go by
My riches can't buy everything
I want to hear the children sing
All I hear is the sound
Of rain falling on the ground
I sit and watch
As tears go by
It is the evening of the day
I sit and watch the children play
Doin' things I used to do
They think are new
I sit and watch
As tears go by
As Tears Go By - The Rolling Stones
Released on the 2012 compilation Grrr!, 'As Tears Go By' stands as a quintessential example of The Rolling Stones' mid-1960s R&B-influenced rock sound. The track features the band's signature raw energy and Mick Jagger's charismatic vocals, delivering a moody, soulful performance that captures the group's transition from blues revival to polished rock. While often associated with their earlier catalog, this recording highlights the band's enduring ability to blend classic American rhythm and blues with their own distinct British rock identity. The song remains a staple of their live repertoire, showcasing the tight interplay between the rhythm section and Jagger's frontman persona.