The summer sun is fading as the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near
The winter winds will be much colder
Now you're not here
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
Like the SUN through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on the breeze you blew away [ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/m/moody_blues/forever_autumn.html ]
Through Autumn's golden gown we used to kick our way
You always loved this time of year
Those fallen leaves lie undisturbed now
Cause you're not here (x3)
(Instrumental break)
Like the SUN through the trees you came to love me
Like a leaf on the breeze you blew away
A gentle rain falls softly on my weary eyes
As if to hide a lonely tear
My life will be forever Autumn
Cause you're not here (3x)
(Instrumental break)
Loved this song from the first time i heard it , so much so that when my wife died at the age of 49 from breast cancer in 2001 it just had to be included in her funeral service. It has really summed up my life ever since
This song should really be re-done. It's such a heartbreaking song. One of my golden forevers, this one. Will keep me eternally in that sad, lovely, unforgettable autumn may.