Early Autumn

by Woody Herman
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Early Autumn" by Woody Herman in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Early Autumn" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Early Autumn" with hands-separate practice in C at 76 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Early Autumn"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Early Autumn" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Early Autumn"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Early Autumn" is in the key of C at 76 BPM.

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