Early Autumn

by Woody Herman

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(G7)When an ear ly (Cmaj7)au tumn walks the land

and chills the breeze and (Bbmaj7)touch es with her hand

the sum mer trees, per (Abmaj7)haps you’ll un der stand

what mem o ries I (C6/9)own.

(G7)There’s a dance pa (Cmaj7)vil ion in the rain

all shut tered down, a (Bbmaj7)wind ing coun try lane

all rus set brown, a (Abmaj7)frost y win dow pane

shows me a town grown (Cmaj9)lone (C6)ly.

That spring of (Dm7)ours that (G7)start ed

so A pril (Cb)heart ed (Dm7)seemed made for (G7)just a boy and (Cmaj7)girl.

I nev er (Cm7)dreamed, did (F7)you, an y (Bb)fall could come in (Eb7)view so (Dmaj7)ear

(C9)ly,

(Bb7)ear

(F)ly?

(Cmaj7)Dar ling, if you care,

please let me know.

I’ll (Bbmaj7)meet you an y where.

I miss you so.

Let’s (Abmaj7)nev er have to share

an oth er ear ly (Cmaj9)au (C6)tumn.

(G7)When an ear ly (Cmaj7)au tumn walks the land

and chills the breeze and (Bbmaj7)touch es with her hand

the sum mer trees, per (Abmaj7)haps you’ll un der stand

what mem o ries I (C6/9)own.

(G7)There’s a dance pa (Cmaj7)vil ion in the rain

all shut tered down, a (Bbmaj7)wind ing coun try lane

all rus set brown, a (Abmaj7)frost y win dow pane

shows me a town grown (Cmaj9)lone (C6)ly.

That spring of (Dm7)ours that (G7)start ed

so A pril (Cb)heart ed (Dm7)seemed made for (G7)just a boy and (Cmaj7)girl.

I nev er (Cm7)dreamed, did (F7)you, an y (Bb)fall could come in (Eb7)view so (Dmaj7)ear

(C9)ly,

(Bb7)ear

(F)ly?

(Cmaj7)Dar ling, if you care,

please let me know.

I’ll (Bbmaj7)meet you an y where.

I miss you so.

Let’s (Abmaj7)nev er have to share

an oth er ear ly (Cmaj9)au (C6)tumn.

(G7)When an ear ly (Cmaj9)au (C6)tumn.

Early Autumn by Woody Herman — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Early Autumn” by Woody Herman in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 76 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Early Autumn" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Early Autumn"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Early Autumn" use?
Just 25 chords: A7, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am, Amaj7, B7, Bb, Bb7, +17 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Woody Herman songs work for kids?
Try "I'll Remember April". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.