Autumn leaves
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Em Em9 Em Am7 D7 Gm7 G6
The au - tumn leaves drift by my window,
Am6 B7 Em Em9 Em
The autumn leaves of red and gold.
Em Em9 Em Am7 D7 Gm7 G6
I see your lips, the summer kisses,
Am6 B7 Em
The sunburned hands I used to hold.
B Em B7 Em
Since you went away, the days grow long,
Em7 Em D7 D D7 G
And soon I'll hear old win - ter's song;
CdimIV CdimI B7 Em Em9 Em
But I miss you most of all, my Dar - ling,
A Am7 B7 Em Am7 Am6 Em(9)
When au - tumn leaves start to fall.
How to play Autumn leaves
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.