Sing for Joy ‎#98

98. Dance, Leaves

Autumn leaves are dancing down,
are dancing down, are dancing down
Leaves of crimson, gold and brown
Dance, leaves, dance!
Let the wind whirl you round,
Make a carpet for the ground,
Soon you'll sleep without a sound
Sleep, leaves, sleep!

Text Information

• First Line: Autumn leaves are dancing down
• Title: Dance, Leaves
• Author: Louise Abney
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1961
• Topic: Autumn; Rhythmic Activity; Wind
• Source: Choral Speaking Arrangements for the Lower Grades
• Copyright: Combination of melody and words reprinted by permission of Edith Lovell Thomas and Beacon Press
• Notes: Now Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: [Autumn leaves are dancing down]
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Traditional English