The First Leaves Of Autumn
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Verse
C
As the daylight turns to starlight
F G
And the seasons turn to change
C
I get the same old answers
F G
But the question still remains
F
We shared a brief but magic song
G F
By the first leaves of autumn
C
You were gone
[Refrão]
C F G C
Not until the rain had touched my face
F G C
Not until the first leaves fell from space
F G Am
Not until that moment did I see
C F G7 G C
I never realised what you meant to me
Instrumental
C F G C
C F G C
C F G Am
C F G C
Verse
C F
From the days you filled with sunlight
G
To the laughter in you eyes
C F
To the making and the breaking
G
Of the day you said goodbye
F
We shared a brief but magic song
G F
By the first leaves of autumn
C
You were gone
[Refrão]
C F G C
Not until the hearts defence is down
F G C
Not until some old come all ye comes round
F G Am
Not until that moment did I see
C F G7 G C
Never realised what you meant to me
C F G C
Not until the rain had touched my face
F G C
Not until the first leaves fell from space
F G Am
Not until that moment did I see
C F G7 G Am
I never realised what you meant to me
C F G7 G C
I never realised what you meant to me
How to play The First Leaves Of Autumn
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.