[Verse 1: Rod Stewart, Queen Latifah & Both]
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 life are such
They cannot be removed

[Verse 2: Rod Stewart, Queen Latifah & Both]
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
[Chorus: Rod Stewart, Queen Latifah & Both]
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
A 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

[Instrumental Break]

[Bridge: Rod Stewart & Queen Latifah]
Times don't change, right?
Sing it to me, Latifah
Oh, I'm singing it to you right now
'Cause we're talking about

[Chorus: Rod Stewart, Queen Latifah & Both]
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
A 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
[Outro: Queen Latifah]
Time goes by