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The sum mer sun is fad ing as the (C)year grows old,
and dark er days are draw ing near
The win ter winds will be much cold er,
now you’re not here.
The sum mer sun is fad ing as the (C)year grows old,
and dark er days are draw ing near
The win ter winds will be much cold er,
now you’re not here.
Like the (F)song thro’ the trees you came to love me,
like the (F)leaf on a breeze you blew a (C)way.
The sum mer sun is fad ing as the (C)year grows old,
and dark er days are draw ing near
The win ter winds will be much cold er,
now you’re not here.
Like the (F)song thro’ the trees you came to love me,
like the (F)leaf on a breeze you blew a (C)way.
’Cause you’re not here,
’cause you’re not (Dm)here.
The sum mer sun is fad ing as the (C)year grows old,
and dark er days are draw ing near
The win ter winds will be much cold er,
now you’re not here.
Like the (F)song thro’ the trees you came to love me,
like the (F)leaf on a breeze you blew a (C)way.
’Cause you’re not here,
’cause you’re not (Dm)here.
’Cause you’re not here,
’cause you’re not (Dm)here.
A gen tle rain falls soft ly on my (C)wea ry eyes,
as if to hide a lone ly tear.
My life will be for ev er au tumn
’cause you’re not here.
’cause you’re not here.
’cause you’re not here.
’Cause you’re not here,
’cause you’re not (C)here,
’cause you’re not (Dm)(here.)
’cause you’re not (C)here,
’cause you’re not
Forever Autumn — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Forever Autumn" by Jeff Wayne: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Forever Autumn”
- Can I sing "Forever Autumn" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Forever Autumn" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Forever Autumn" by Jeff Wayne in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 132 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Forever Autumn" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Forever Autumn"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Forever Autumn", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Forever Autumn" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Forever Autumn"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Forever Autumn"?
- "Forever Autumn" was originally performed by Jeff Wayne. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Jeff Wayne are available?
- Other accompaniments by Jeff Wayne: "Brave New World (from War Of The Worlds)", "Forever Autumn (from War Of The Worlds)", "The Eve Of The War (from War Of The Worlds)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Forever Autumn" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Forever Autumn" by Jeff Wayne. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Forever Autumn" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Forever Autumn" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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