Forever Autumn was written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne and Paul Vigrass. It was recorded by Justin Hayward, of The Moody Blues, in 1978, for the album Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds. The single reached #5 on the UK Singles Chart in 1978, and peaked at #47 in the USA.
It’s one of the most beautiful, if one of the most melancholy, songs in living memory.
“The summer sun is fading as the year grows old
And darker days are drawing near
The winter winds will be much colder
Now you’re not here.“
Forever Autumn is now available for handbells! Even though the song is a sad one, we enjoyed putting together our demo recording.
More information about Forever Autumn
Forever Autumn is for 5octaves of handbells, with 3 octaves of handchimes.
If you’d like to find out more about this arrangement, and other arrangements and original compositions for handbell choir, visit our Choraegus website. Alternatively, click below to go directly to Sheet Music Plus!
Other 1960s/1970s pop song arrangements from Choraegus
If you’re a fan of 1960s and ’70s pop tunes, you might also enjoy a couple of other arrangements available from Choraegus (and Sheet Music Plus). Click on the titles to find out more!
- Close to You: A big hit for The Carpenters in 1970, this Level 4 arrangement for 3-7 octaves of handbells and 3 octaves of handchimes will make your audience want to sing along!
- Those Were the Days: This Gene Raskin song was a hit for Mary Hopkin in 1968. This fun Level 3+ arrangement for 5-7 octaves will delight your audience!
Any questions? Ideas and suggestions?
If you have any suggestions for more pop music you’d like to see arranged for handbells, you’re always welcome to contact us and let us know!
