Forever Autumn
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Justin Hayward (Moody Blues)
>From 'Best of the Moody Blues"
Dm C
The summer ... old
Bb Dm Gm F C
And darker ... near
Bb C
The winter .... colder
Dm
Now you're not here.=20
(Short instr bridge)
Dm C
I watch ...
Bb Dm Gm F C
And one by .....
Bb C
I wish that ...
Dm
Now you're ...
Bb Am Cm Dm
Like a song...
Bb Am Cm Dm
Like a leaf ...
Instr bridge
Dm C
Through ...
Bb Dm Gm F C
You always ...
Bb C
Those .... undisturbed now
Dm
'Cause you're not here
C
'Cause you're not here
Dm
'Cause you're not here
(instr break)
Bb Am Cm Dm
Like a ...
Bb Am Cm Dm
Like a leaf...
Dm C
A gentle .. my weary eyes
Bb Dm Gm F C
As if ... tear...
Bb C
My life... autumn
Dm
'Cause you're not here
C
'Cause you're not here
Dm
'Cause you're not here
Instr finale, fading
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How to play Forever Autumn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.