Autumn Leaves
Bing Crosby Lyrics


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The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of red and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold

Since you went away the days grow long
And soon I'll hear old winter's song
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall

C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment




Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bing Crosby's "Autumn Leaves" evoke feelings of longing and nostalgia. The singer watches as the leaves fall outside, reminiscent of the end of a summer romance. He remembers the warmth of his lover's kisses and the touch of their hands, but now that they are gone, he is left to face the cold winter alone. The French verse adds an additional layer of pain to the song, as it speaks to the separation between those who love each other. The idea that life can separate two people who once loved each other so deeply, without any fanfare or explanation, is a deeply painful reality.


The lyrics of "Autumn Leaves" highlight the beauty and the transience of life. Just as the leaves fall from the trees each autumn, so too do our relationships change and shift over time. The song touches on the pain of loss, and the sadness of knowing that the people we love may one day leave us. However, it also celebrates the joy of having loved, and the memories that remain long after a romance has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

The falling leaves drift by the window
The leaves of fall are drifting past the window


The autumn leaves of red and gold
Red and gold-colored leaves of the autumn season


I see your lips, the summer kisses
I recall the warmth of your lips and summer kisses


The sun-burned hands I used to hold
I remember the tan lines, sunburnt hands I used to hold


Since you went away the days grow long
The days seem long since you've departed.


And soon I'll hear old winter's song
Winter's chilly air is nearing.


But I miss you most of all my darling
I miss you above all, my sweetheart


When autumn leaves start to fall
During the time of falling Autumn leaves


C'est une chanson, qui nous ressemble
This is a song, just like us


Toi tu m'aimais et je t'aimais
You loved me and I loved you


Nous vivions tous deux ensemble
We lived both together


Toi qui m'aimais moi qui t'aimais
You who loved me and I who loved you


Mais la vie separe ceux qui s'aiment
But life separates those who love each other


Tout doucement sans faire de bruit
Silently and without making any noise


Et la mer efface sur le sable les pas des amants desunis
And the sea erases on the sand the footsteps of the separated lovers.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Springstoff GmbH, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacques Prevert, Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer

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