'tis Autumn
View chords used in this chart
Intro: Em7 A7 G/B A7
D D6 Dm7+ Dm6
Old Father time checked, so there'd be no doubt
A7M F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Called on the North wind to come on out
A E D9 B7
Then cupped his hands so proudly to shout
D9 E7 D9 A
"La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn"
D D6 Dm7+ Dm6
Trees say they're tired, they've born too much fruit
A7M F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Charmed on the wayside, there's no dispute
A E D9 B7
Now shedding leaves, they don't give a hoot
D9 E7 D9 A
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn
Bridge
Em7 A7 G/B A7
Then the birds got together to chirp about the weather
D G/B A7 D6
Mmmm - mmm - mmm - mmm
F#m7 B7 F#m7 B7
After makin' their decision, in birdie-like precision
E7 F#m B7 E7
Turned about, and made a beeline to the south
D D6 Dm7+ Dm6
My holding you close really is no crime
A7M F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
Ask the birds and the trees and old Father Time
A E D9 B7
It's just to help the mercury climb
D9 E7 D9 A
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn
Interlude: D D6 Dm7+ Dm6 A7M F#m C#m5-/7 F#7
A E D9 B7
It's just to help the mercury climb
D9 E7 F7 A
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum, 'tis autumn
How to play 'tis Autumn
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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.