Other arrangements of Early Autumn
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Early Autumn" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Early Autumn”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Early Autumn"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Early Autumn". Key of C, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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