Lyrics
The fall ing (Am7)leaves
drift by the (Gmaj7)win dow, the au tumn (F#)leaves
of red and
I see your (Am7)lips,
the sum mer (Gmaj7)kiss es, the sun burned (B7)hands
I used to (Em)hold.
Since you (B7)went a way, the days grow (Em)long,
and soon I’ll (D7)hear
old win ter’s (G)song.
But I (F#dim)miss you most of (B7)all, my (Em7)dar ling,
when (B7)au tumn leaves start to (Am7)fall.
Autumn Leaves by Johnny Mercer
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Autumn Leaves”
- What key is "Autumn Leaves" in?
- "Autumn Leaves" by Johnny Mercer is in the key of G with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Autumn Leaves" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Autumn Leaves" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Autumn Leaves" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Johnny Mercer can I play here?
- Try "WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE", "Come Rain Or Come Shine", "I'm An Old Cowhand (From The Rio Grande)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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