Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Guitar
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Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Ukulele
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Piano
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Banjo
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Mandolin
Amtap to play
Dmtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Ftap to play
Bm7b5tap to play
E7tap to play
Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Dm · G · C · F · Bm7b5 · E7
Autumn Leaves Chords – Harmonica
The timeless jazz standard about the beauty and melancholy of autumn. Intermediate difficulty in the key of Am.
Jazz Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This is a jazz standard — try a bossa nova or jazz ballad feel. Let the seventh chords ring and use gentle, even strumming.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – Dm
G – Cmaj7
Fmaj7 – Dm
E7 – Am
Verse 2
Am – Dm
G – Cmaj7
Fmaj7 – Dm
E7 – Am
Bridge
Dm – G – Cmaj7
Fmaj7 – Dm – E7
Am – Dm – G
Cmaj7 – Fmaj7 – E7 – Am
Verse 3
Am – Dm
G – Cmaj7
Fmaj7 – Dm
E7 – Am
Outro
Am – Dm
G – Cmaj7
Fmaj7 – Dm
E7 – Am (×2)
Practice tip: The Am-Dm-G-Cmaj7-Fmaj7 sequence follows the circle of fifths — a fundamental jazz progression. Master this and you’ll understand the backbone of jazz harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Autumn Leaves"?
You need 7 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, Dm, G, C, F, Bm7b5 and E7.
Is "Autumn Leaves" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 7 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Autumn Leaves" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Autumn Leaves"?
It was written by Joseph Kosma, Jacques Prevert, and released in 1945.