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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Early Autumn" 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 C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Early Autumn

Can I play "Early Autumn" 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 "Early Autumn" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Early Autumn" by Woody Herman played in?
Early Autumn is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Early Autumn"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Early Autumn" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Early Autumn"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Early Autumn"?
"Early Autumn" was originally performed by Woody Herman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Early Autumn"?
This arrangement uses 25 chords: A7, Abmaj7, Abmaj9, Am, Amaj7, B7, Bb, Bb7, +17 more.
What other songs by Woody Herman can I play here?
Try "I'll Remember April". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Early Autumn"?
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. "Early Autumn" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Early Autumn"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Early Autumn" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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