’Tis Autumn - Esther Phillips

'Tis Autumn - Esther Phillips
Old father time checked
So there be no doubt
Called on the north wind to come on out
Then cupped his hands so proudly to shout
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum 'tis autumn
Trees say they're tired
They've born too much fruit
Charmed on the wayside
There's no dispute
Now shedding leaves
They don't give a hoot
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum 'tis autumn
Then the birds got together to chirp about the weather
La-di-dah la-di-dah la-di-dah la-di-dah la-di-dahdi-dum
After makin' their decision in birdie-like precision
Turned about and made a beeline for the south
My holding you close really is no crime
Ask the birds ask the trees and old father time
It's just to help the mercury climb
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum 'tis autumn
La-di-dah di-dah-di-dum 'tis autumn