'Tis Autumn

Nat King Cole

Compositor: The King Cole Trio

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-da-di-dum, 'tis autumn

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

Then the birds got together
To chirp about the weather, mmm
After makin' their decision
In birdie-like precision
Turned about and made a bee-line to the south
My holding you close really is no crime
Ask the birds, the trees, and old father time
It's just to help the Mercury climb
La-di-da, di-da-di-dum, 'tis autumn
It's just to help the Mercury climb
La-di-da, di-la-di-dum, 'tis autumn