About the song Autumn Leaves – Nat King Cole
Autumn Leaves is a song by jazz singer and pianist Nat King Cole, released in 1956. It is a popular choice for autumn weddings and funerals, as it captures the melancholy and beauty of the season.
The song’s lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer, who was inspired by the French song “Les Feuilles d’Automne” by Joseph Kosma. The melody was written by Kosma’s partner, Jacques Prévert.
The song is about the loss of love and the passage of time. The singer compares the falling leaves to his lost love, and the changing seasons to the changing of his heart. The song is slow and mournful, with a jazzy undertone.
Autumn Leaves is one of Nat King Cole’s most popular songs. It has been covered by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughan.
The song is popular in many countries, and has been translated into many languages. It is considered a classic autumn song, and is sure to evoke the feeling of the season for many listeners.
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Autumn Leaves – Nat King Cole Lyrics
The falling leaves drift by the windowThe autumn leaves of red and goldI see your lips, the summer kissesThe sun-burned hands I used to holdSince you went away the days grow longAnd soon I’ll hear old winter’s songBut I miss you most of all my darlingWhen autumn leaves start to fallSince you went away the days grow longAnd soon I’ll hear old winter’s songBut I miss you most of all my darlingWhen autumn leaves start to fall