Autumn
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When an early autumn walks the land and chills the breeze
And touches with her hand the summer trees
Perhaps you'll understand what memories I own
There's a dance pavilion, all shuttered down
A winding country lane, all russet brown
A frosty windowpane shows me a town grown lonely
That spring of ours that started, so April-hearted
Seemed made for just a boy and girl
I never dreamed, did you, any fall could come in view
So early, early
Darling, if you care, please let me know




I'll meet you anywhere, I miss you so
Let's never have to share another early autumn

Overall Meaning

Mel Tormé's song "Early Autumn" depicts the romantic memories of a past lover, triggered by the signs of an early autumn. As the cool breeze passes through the summer trees and the leaves turn russet brown, the singer delves into the reminiscences of an idyllic spring that he shared with his loved one. However, the summer has passed, and the dance pavilion now stands abandoned, a mute witness to the fleeting beauty of the season's love.


The memories of a love now lost seem even more poignant, as the singer searches for his former partner. Perhaps this is an opportunity to rekindle their passion once again, and as he says, "Darling, if you care, please let me know, I'll meet you anywhere, I miss you so. Let's never have to share another early autumn." The song poignantly captures how seasons change, and so do we, but memories stay forever embedded in our hearts.


The song is famed for its beautiful melody and the raw emotions it expresses. It highlights how nature can be a potent trigger for memories of times gone by. The song is a timeless classic that continues to touch hearts even today.


Line by Line Meaning

When an early autumn walks the land and chills the breeze
As autumn begins and the weather gets cold, it reminds me of the past.


And touches with her hand the summer trees
The autumn changes the trees with its cold touch.


Perhaps you'll understand what memories I own
You might know what memories I have.


There's a dance pavilion, all shuttered down
The dance pavilion has closed down.


A winding country lane, all russet brown
The winding country lane has turned brown with autumn.


A frosty windowpane shows me a town grown lonely
Looking through a frosty windowpane, I can see that the town has become lonely.


That spring of ours that started, so April-hearted
Memories of our romantic spring season make me happy.


Seemed made for just a boy and girl
The spring season was perfect for us when we were young.


I never dreamed, did you, any fall could come in view
I never thought that autumn would come so soon.


So early, early
It's too early for autumn to arrive.


Darling, if you care, please let me know
Please let me know if you care about our memories and our past.


I'll meet you anywhere, I miss you so
I miss you so much, I will meet you anywhere.


Let's never have to share another early autumn
I hope we never have to share another autumn season again.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, RALPH BURNS, RALPH J BURNS, WOODY HERMAN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@user-ch8xl9xk6m

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



@user-ch8xl9xk6m

The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of imgred and gold
I see your face, 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
Wnenene autumn leaves

Love me you leave me you,let me be
Дубадуб
Шадубадую
Дадубадубад
Пирирри
Шадудаду неее

The falling leaves drift by the window
The autumn leaves of redenenen and gold
I see your lips, the summer kisses
The sun-burned hands I used to hold (невнятно и импровизация)

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

Yesterday when I was young
Many sauce to be son
Mane plagues to start believe
Some much play when I used to see
And man some touch and start right now

Ever hungry sation I’m recall
The sirf and sirf believ that’s all

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



@user-og6ll9qj4z

The falling leaves
Drift by the window
The autumn leaves
Of red and gold

I see your lips
The summer kisses
The sunburned 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



All comments from YouTube:

@djmcnerney

The best version of Autumn Leaves I've ever heard.

@ramisalameh9340

Me too 👊

@mikehopkins4040

Really good but
Eva Cassidy does a great version as well something else.

@marie-rosedaly4234

just wondeful

@sierratango6990

For me as well. Best rendition. Mel didn't like an erstwhile moniker, "The Velvet Fog". I believe he did however come to embrace this. His voice was remarkable and scaled incredible octaves with masterful control. Still missed. We need him today.

@joesmoe8983

The Mills Brothers

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@arlene1934corwin

My favorite singer! Such an ear! Such intonation! Such interpretation(s)! Such virtuosity! Ooh I could go on forever!

@michaelireland7239

it never stops with mel torme he does it all what a singer

@paulr.3220

Absolutely legendary! These recordings are a world treasure. The band is great too.

@larryparis925

Yes, you've got that right. Wow!

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