Autumn Leaves

by Miles Davis
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

The fall ing (Am7)leaves

drift by the (Gmaj7)win dow, the au tumn (Am7)leaves

of red and

I see your (D7)lips,

the sum mer (Cmaj7)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 (D)hear

old win ter’s (G)song.

But I (B7)miss you most of all, my (Em7)dar ling,

when (B7)au tumn leaves start to (Am)fall.

Autumn Leaves — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Autumn Leaves" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Autumn Leaves”

Can I play "Autumn Leaves" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Autumn Leaves" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Autumn Leaves" by Miles Davis played in?
Autumn Leaves is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Autumn Leaves"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Autumn Leaves" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Autumn Leaves"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Autumn Leaves"?
"Autumn Leaves" was originally performed by Miles Davis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Can a complete beginner play "Autumn Leaves"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Autumn Leaves" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Autumn Leaves"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Autumn Leaves" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.