Forever Autumn

Note: There is a note (-7′) in the song. It is possible to play it on
a valved diatonic harp. Also, the 8′ is much easier on a valved. (I
was never able to play a blow bend until I discovered the valved
harps.

Play: Intro, Verse, Verse, Chorus, Verse, Chorus, Verse, then play the
Finale so the ladies will know they can dry their eyes, now.
(And you might want to play the intro after the first Chorus)

Intro:
-5 5 -5 -4 5 4 -4 -3′ -3′ -3′
|play 4 times (1/8th notes) | 1/8th dotted ½

Verse:
-4 -5 -6 -4 -5 -6 -4
The sum-mer sun is fad-ing

-5 -6 6 7 7
As the year grows old

-8 7 -9 -7′ -7′ -6 -5 6 6
And dar-ker days are draw- ing near

-9 -9 -9 8
The win-ter winds

-8 7 -8 -6 6 6
Will be much cold-er

9 -9 8 -8
Now you’re not here

Verse 2
I watch the birds fly south
Across the autumn sky
And one by one they disappear
I wish that I was flying with them
Now you’re not here

Chorus
-8 -8 7 7 7 8′
Like the sun through the trees

-7 -7 7 -8 -6 -6
You came to love me

-8 -8 7 7 7 8′
Like a leaf on a breeze

8′ -9 8′ 8′ -8
You blew a-way

Verse 3
Through autumn’s golden gown
We used to kick our way
You always loved this time of year
Loose fallen leaves lie undisturbed now

9 -9 8 -8
‘Cause you’re not here

9 -9 8 -9 8 7
‘Cause you’re not here

9 -9 9 -8
‘Cause you’re not here

Chorus

Verse 4
A gentle rain falls softly
On my weary eyes
As if to hide a lonely tear
My life will be forever autumn

Play twice:
9 -9 8 -8
‘Cause you’re not here

9 -9 8 -9 8 7
‘Cause you’re not here

9 -9 9 -8
‘Cause you’re not here

Finale
-3’ -3″ -2 -2″ 2
|1/16th notes, but VERY slowly| Dotted 1/2