These Songs About Fall Will Instantly Put You in the Apple-Picking Mood
Fall has such a distinct feeling to it! There's really no denying that the season arrives the second we hear the crunch of fallen leaves under our boots, and when the colors of your favorite sweater matches the vibrant fall foliage all around us. The transition into the chilly season is seriously one of the greatest experiences, which is why we curated a list of the best songs about fall with lyrics that truly capture its' essence!
You might as well make this entire list into an autumn playlist. The '70s songs, '80s songs, and country songs on this list are all centered around fall and its seasonal beauty, and one listen to each of them will make you want to dive head first into a pit full of leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. Okay, we're definitely exaggerating a bit here! 😂 Whether you like modern, soft ballads like "Autumn Leaves" by Ed Sheeran—or obvious classics like "September" by Earth Wind & Fire—there's definitely something on this list of fall songs for you!
Take a stroll, and get in the fall mood yourself. And don't forget to play these songs on your next apple picking road trip!
"September" by Corb Lund
Autumn in the countryside is just as pretty, if not, even prettier! Corb Lund might just persuade us to head on over ourselves this fall!
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“Autumn Town Leaves” by Iron & Wine
Anyone have a guitar? Because this tune sounds exactly like a roadtrip with your friends, hanging out under the stars while you eat whatever you guys packed in your bags. All while your pal strums along, humming this song.
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“Just Like Autumn” by The Tuesday Crew, Carly Bannister, Jordy Searcy
If you wanted a song that perfectly transcribes what it means to be fall, this is it! It breaks down the specifics of the autumn months, touching on the cold air, clothes people wear, and everything in between.
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“La Chanson de Prévert” by Serge Gainsbourg
This one is slightly melancholy, as the French lyrics translate into the discussion of the beauty of fall leaves, and how they shrivel away as we head into winter
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“Autumn Almanac” by The Kinks
Fall in the United Kingdom is on a whole different level, and this song explains the surreal experience. We're just about to book our own flight to London as we write this!
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"September" by Earth, Wind, & Fire
If there was ever an official anthem for fall, this would be it. Earth, Wind, & Fire sing about remembering the good times of a specific date (that we all know too well at this point), and it has since become a classic that could just get anyone up on their feet.
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"Autumn Changes" by Donna Summer
You wouldn't realize that Donna Summer is singing about heartbreak at first listen given the song's upbeat melody. Though, the lyrics that describe a love that changes (just like the leaves changing in autumn).
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"Harvest Moon" by Neil Young
Neil Young created a tune with "Harvest Moon" that could put just about anyone at ease. The music video is full of people dancing in their flannels and fall clothes, making us want to do the exact same.
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"Leaves That Are Green" by Simon & Garfunkel
"And the leaves that are green turn to brown. And they wither with the wind. " Simon & Garfunkel compare time passing by to the fall season, and it makes us feel a bit nostalgic.
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"Autumn in New York" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong have two of the most recognizable voices in music history. The two collaborating to sing about the famous autumn scenes in New York City is enough to convince us to put our fall sweaters on and never take them off.
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"When Fall Comes to New England" by Cheryl Wheeler (1993)
There's just something about people singing about the fall season in their hometown! Take a trip down to rural, beautiful New England by listening to Cheryl Wheeler's sweet ode.
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"Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
This song might cause you to shed a tear or two... or a billion. September is a sad time of month, according to the lyrics of Green Day's 2000s hit ballad.
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"Autumn Serenade" by John Coltrane
Is it just us, or do songs sound a bit more suave when they have to do with the fall season? John Coltrane's voice alone is enough to stop us right in our tracks.
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"The Boys of Fall" by Kenny Chesney
Nothing screams "fall" more than high school football season! Kenny Chesney reflects on growing up with the sport himself, and every feeling and experience it brought him. He and his team were simply "the boys of fall!"
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"The Chill Of An Early Fall" by George Strait
George Strait never misses. That's made especially clear through his wistful tune about October, and the sorrow that it brings him.
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"Harvest Time" by Luke Bryan
Oh, it's harvest time! Luke Bryan knows exactly what autumn looks like, because he describes it in great detail in his original ballad. It's one of the more sweet songs on this list.
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"Sweater Weather" by The Neighbourhood
Everybody knows that the term "sweater weather" is synonymous with the fall season. So, The Neighbourhood releasing a song with the term in its name just means that it spikes in streams the minute it hits October. 😂
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"All Too Well" by Taylor Swift
The entire "Red" album by Taylor Swift just has us feeling like the leaves are about to fall. It probably has something to do with the way she describes the clothes she wears and the weather in each of her songs.
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"Autumn Leaves" by Ed Sheeran
This song will make you want to curl up and watch a romantic fall movie. The lyrics about loss and falling autumn leaves are somber but thoughtful.
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"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses
"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses is a timeless hit. Simply put, this song is obviously great in the month of November, but could be played anytime and it'll feel right.
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"Autumn's Not That Cold" by Lorrie Morgan
Lorrie Morgan just put a positive twist on the metaphor of autumn and the changes it brings. But ironic enough, its tune is a bit somber—so you'll really have to listen to the lyrics to understand its message.
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"Autumn Sweater" by Yo La Tengo
Don't know about you, but the minute this song comes on, we feel like going on a light stroll through the most picturesque route we can find. Some songs just do that to us!
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"October" by U2
This song is over two minutes long and only has two lyrical versus. But putting your full focus to the song's melody just might be what U2 wanted when they created it.
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"We're Going To Be Friends" by The White Stripes
The thought of starting a new school year and meeting a new friend is one of the sweetest autumn feelings. The White Stripes capture that experience perfectly in their soft hit.
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"Forever Autumn" by Justin Hayward
If we could live in an autumn-esque world forever, we wouldn't complain! Justin Hayward gives his perspective on what the season means to him—and it's quite mesmerizing.
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