Let the Leaves Fall

Lyrics

First day of autumn. Clouds among the trees. The birds fall quiet. Leaves on the breeze. Mist upon the river, Gold across the ground. A fox moves through the garden Without making a sound. The wind is at the doorway; I pull my collar tight. The dog runs on ahead of me, Disappearing from my sight. The days grow shorter, The air grows clear. We feel the season turning, Drawing each other near. Let the leaves fall to the ground, Let the world slow down. Through the cold, through the dark, The lights will lead us home. Let the leaves fall, Let the world slow down. Autumn in the air, A fire to gather round. Leaves fall… World slows down… Find our way home… Ducks turn on the river. The fish stay deep below. My dog brings back a fallen branch From where I don't know I put the kettle on And tend the fire's glow. A book waits by the window As the last light goes. The days grow shorter, The air grows clear. We feel the season turning, Drawing each other near. Let the leaves fall to the ground, Let the world slow down. Through the cold, through the dark, The lights will lead us home. Let the leaves fall, Let the world slow down. Autumn in the air, A fire to gather round. First day of autumn. A fire when we get home. Leaves fall down. The world slows down.