'Tis Autumn Songtext
von Ella Fitzgerald

Old Father Time checked, so there′d be no doubt
Called on the north wind to come on out
Then cupped his hands so proudly to shout
"La-di-da di-la-di-dum, 'tis autumn"

The trees say they′re tired, they bore too much fruit
Charmed all the wayside, there's no dispute
Now shedding leaves, they don't give a hoot
La-di-da di-la-di-dum, ′tis autumn

Then the birds got together
To chirp about the weather
Mm-mm, mm, mm
After makin′ their decision
In birdie-like precision


Turned about and made a bee-line to the south
My holding you close is really no crime
Ask the birds, the trees and Old Father Time
It's just to help the mercury climb
La-di-da di-la-di-dum, ′tis autumn

Then the birds got together
To chirp about the weather
Mm-mm, mm, mm
After makin' their decision
In birdie-like precision

Turned about and made a bee-line to the south
My holding you close is really no crime
Ask the birds the trees and Old Father Time
It′s just to help the mercury climb

La-di-da di-la-di-dum
La-di-da di-la-di-dum
La-di-da di-la-di-dum
'Tis autumn