Autumn Leaves
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em7 G/F# G Cadd9
Em7 G/F# G
Another day, another life
Cadd9 Em7
Passes by just like mine
G/F# G Cadd9
It's not complicated
Em7 G/F# G
Another mind, another soul
Cadd9 Em7
Another body to grow old
G/F# G Cadd9
It's not complicated
Cadd9 D
Do you ever wonder if the stars shine out for you?
G G/F#
Float down
Em7 Cadd9
Like autumn leaves
G G/F#
Hush now
Em7 Cadd9
Close your eyes before the sleep
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 G
And your miles away, And yesterday
G/F# Em7 Cadd9
You were here with me
Interlude: Em7 G/F# G Cadd9
Em7 G/F# G
Another tear, Another cry
Cadd9 Em7
Another place for us to die
G/F# G Cadd9
It's not complicated
Em7 G/F# G
Another life that's gone to waste
Cadd9 Em7
Another light lost from your face
G/F# G Cadd9
It's complicated
Cadd9 D
Is it only wonder or do birds still sing for you?
G G/F#
Float down
Em7 Cadd9
Like autumn leaves
G G/F#
Hush now
Em7 Cadd9
Close your eyes before the sleep
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 G
And your miles away, And yesterday
G/F# Em7 Cadd9
You were here with me
C#add9 Cadd9
Ooh how I miss you
G D
My symphony places the song that carries you out
C#add9 Cadd9
Ooh how I miss you
G D
I miss you and I wish you'd stay
Cadd9 D
Is it any wonder that the stars shine out for you?
G G/F#
Float down
Em7 Cadd9
Like autumn leaves
G G/F#
Hush now
Em7 Cadd9
Close your eyes before the sleep
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 G
And your miles away, And yesterday
G/F# Em7 Cadd9
You were here with me
G G/F#
Float down
Em7 Cadd9
Like autumn leaves
G G/F#
Hush now
Em7 Cadd9
Close your eyes before the sleep
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 G
And your miles away, And yesterday
G/F# Em7 Cadd9
You were here with me
Em7 G G/F#
Ooh oh, ooh oh
Em7 G G/F#
Ooh oh, ooh oh
G G/F# Em7
Touch down
Cadd9
Like a seven four seven
G G/F# Em7 Cadd9 G D G
Stay out and we'll live forever now
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.