Autumn Leaves
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Autumn leaves
G C G
Ch So today I picked the last leaves from our garden
G C D
I picked them up before the first snow hit the ground.
G G7 C Cm
The spring is far away and the summer very close
G D G
So today I picked the last leaves from our gate
G C G G C D
# 1 Tangerine clouds at the skyline Flattery teardrops in my eyes
G C G em
Frozen heroes and a dream that not came true
G D G
I hear a whisper from the corner – please don’t cry
Ch So today I picked the last leaves from our garden.....
G C G
" 2 I come from a small town close to Jersey
G C D
Beautiful seasons all year long
G C G em
Life here in Basra is far away from home
G D G
Hate the wind and sand, think of Mary way back home
Ch So today I picked the last leaves from our garden.......
C G C G
Br Suicide bombers - turns the world into blood
C G A A7 D7 - E7
Mind bending heroes - will the world stay apart
A D A
Ch So today I picked the last leaves from our garden
A D E
I picked them up before the first snow hit the ground.
A A7 D Dm
The spring is far away and the summer very close
A E A
So today I picked the last leaves from our gate
words -music: Lennart Andersson 2008
How to play Autumn Leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.