Autumn Leaves
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Capo 1
Intro: Em7 Am7 D7 Em7
Verse.
Am7 D7 Bm Em7 Am7 D7 Em7
The falling leaves, drift by my window, the autumn leaves, of red and gold.
Am7 D7 Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 Em7
I see you lips, the summer kisses, the sun-burnt hands, I used to hold.
[Refrão]
F#7 Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 Bm7 Em7
Since you went away, the days grow long, and soon I?ll hear, old winter?s song;
Am7 D7 Bm Em7 F#7 B Esus4 Em
But I miss you most of all, my darling, when autumn leaves begin to fall.
Interlude Chords of verse.
Am7 D7 Bm Em7 Am7 D7 Em7
Am7 D7 Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 Em7
[Refrão]
F#7 Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 Bm7 Em7
Since you went away, the days grow long, and soon I?ll hear, old winter?s song;
Am7 D7 Bm Em7 F#7 B Esus4 Em
But I miss you most of all, my darling, when autumn leaves begin to fall.
Outro: F#7 B Esus4 Em
How to play Autumn Leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.