'Tis Autumn

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-de-da de-la-de-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-de-da de-la-de-dum, 'tis autumn Then the birds got together To chirp about the weather 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-de-da de-la-de-dum, 'tis autumn Then the birds got together To chirp about the weather 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-de-da de-la-de-dum La-de-da de-la-de-dum La-de-da de-la-de-dum, 'tis autumn --- 'Tis Autumn - Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass