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Capo 5
[Verse 1]
   AmThe summer sun is fading as the Gyear grows old
  FAnd Cdarker dDmays are dCrawing nGear
  FThe winter winds will be much Gcolder
Now you're not Amhere.   (repeat intro)
[Verse 2]
   AmI watch the birds fly south across the Gautumn sky
  FAnd Cone by Dmone they CdisapGpear.
  FI wish that I was flying Gwith them
Now you're not Amhere.
[Chorus]
  FLike the Csun through the tBbrees you came to lAmove me
  FLike a Cleaf on a bBbreeze you blew awAmay...       Bbmaj7(repeat intro)
[Verse 3]
   AmThrough autumn's golden gown we used to Gkick our way
  FYou Calways Dmloved this Ctime of Gyear.
  FThose fallen leaves lie undisGturbed now
'Cause you're not Amhere. 'Cause you're not Ghere.
'Cause you're not Amhere.
[Chorus]
  FLike the Csun through the tBbrees you came to lAmove me
  FLike a Cleaf on a bBbreeze you blew awAmay...       Bbmaj7(repeat intro)
[Verse 4]
   AmA gentle rain falls softly on my Gweary eyes
  FAs Cif to Dmhide a Clonely Gtear
  FMy life will be forever Gautumn...
[Outro]
'Cause you're not Amhere. 'Cause you're not Ghere.
'Cause you're not Amhere.  (repeat and fade)

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The story behind the song

"Forever Autumn" captures the poignant feeling of loss as the seasons change, reflecting on a love that has drifted away like a leaf on the breeze. The song paints a picture of summer fading and birds flying south, mirroring the absence of a cherished person. Originally a jingle, it found its definitive voice with Justin Hayward, known for his work with The Moody Blues, when Jeff Wayne sought his distinctive sound for Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds. It’s a song that tenderly embraces the melancholy of remembrance.

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Forever Autumn

by Justin Hayward

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 5 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbmaj7

Capo 5

[Verse 1]

Am G

The summer sun is fading as the year grows old

F C Dm C G

And darker days are drawing near

F G

The winter winds will be much colder

Now you're not here. (repeat intro)

[Verse 2]

Am G

I watch the birds fly south across the autumn sky

F C Dm C G

And one by one they disappear.

F G

I wish that I was flying with them

Now you're not here.

[Chorus]

F C Bb Am

Like the sun through the trees you came to love me

F C Bb Am Bbmaj7

Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away... (repeat intro)

[Verse 3]

Am G

Through autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way

F C Dm C G

You always loved this time of year.

F G

Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now

Am G

'Cause you're not here. 'Cause you're not here.

'Cause you're not here.

[Chorus]

F C Bb Am

Like the sun through the trees you came to love me

F C Bb Am Bbmaj7

Like a leaf on a breeze you blew away... (repeat intro)

[Verse 4]

Am G

A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes

F C Dm C G

As if to hide a lonely tear

F G

My life will be forever autumn...

[Outro]

Am G

'Cause you're not here. 'Cause you're not here.

'Cause you're not here. (repeat and fade)

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