A scene from Casablanca 1943
Sam

I never expected to see you again...A lot of water under the bridge.

Ilsa

Play some of the old songs, Sam... Where is Rick?

Sam

I don't know. I ain't seen him all night.

Ilsa

When will he be back?

Sam

Not tonight no more. He ain't comin'...He went home.

Ilsa

Does he always leave so early?

Sam

Oh, he never..., well, he's got a girl up at the Blue Parrot. He goes up there all the time.

Ilsa

You used to be a much better liar, Sam.

Sam

Leave him alone, Miss Ilsa. You're bad luck to him.

Ilsa

Play it once, Sam, for old times' sake.

Sam

I don't know what you mean, Miss Ilsa.

Ilsa

[whispered]

Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By. (#28 in the AFI's list of the top 100 movie quotations)

Sam

Why, I can't remember it, Miss Ilsa. I'm a little rusty on it.

Ilsa

I'll hum it for you. [Ilsa hums two bars. Sam starts to play] Sing it, Sam.

Sam

[singing]

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.
Lyrics and Music by Herman Hupfeld (1931)

Rick

[rushing in]

Sam, I thought I told you never to play... [stares at Ilsa]

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