Autumn Leaves
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Intro: Gm Gm9 Gm7 Gm Gm9 Gm7
Gm7 C7 Am
The falling leaves drift by my window
Dm7 Gm7 C7 Dm7
The autumn leaves of red and gold
Gm7 C7 Am7 Dm7
I see your lips, the summer kisses
Gm7 C7 Dm7
The sunburnt hands I used to hold
E7 Am7 Dm7
Since you went away the days grow long
Gm7 C7 Am7 Dm7
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Gm7 C7 Am Dm7
But I miss you most of all my darling
E7 Dmsus4 Dm
When Autumn leaves start to fall
Gm7 C7 Am Dm7
The falling leaves drift by my window
Gm7 C7 Dm7
The autumn leaves of red and gold
Gm7 C7 Am7 Dm7
I see your lips, the summer kisses
Gm7 C7 Dm7
The sunburnt hands I used to hold
E7 Am7 Dm7
Since you went away the days grow long
Gm7 C7 Am7 Dm7
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Gm7 C7 Am Dm7
But I miss you most of all my darling
How to play Autumn Leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.