Timeless songs that go perfectly with autumn leaves. Autumn tunes ideal for beautiful scenery and drives.
During the fall foliage season, our hearts are captured by the beautiful landscapes that shine in the crisp autumn air.
Of course, the breathtaking views at famous spots are wonderful, but even the small scenes we come across in everyday life can soothe us.
Those vivid hues of red, yellow, and orange.
Spend the moment with music, and you’ll create even more wonderful memories.
In this article, we’ve picked songs that pair perfectly with autumn leaves.
There are plenty of autumn-themed songs, but surprisingly few that focus specifically on fall foliage.
So we’ve also included tunes that match a leisurely stroll, perfect drive songs for cruising down a momiji (maple) road, and some ballads as well.
We hope this helps you choose the perfect BGM for your fall foliage outings.
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Masterpieces that pair perfectly with autumn leaves. Fall songs ideal for beautiful scenery and drives (21–30)
Answer of the Autumn WindFlower
The song by the dance and vocal group Flower was also used as the theme for the drama “Binta! ~Benrishi Jimuin Minowa ga Ai de Kaiketsu Shimasu~.” While the sound evokes a poignant, autumnal melancholy, the lyrics themselves are not sad.
They depict how overwhelming affection can lead to emotional instability.
Judging from the lyrics, it’s a story about two people who have come together, yet the pained-sounding music invites you to imagine the inner struggles the characters might be carrying.
Maple Love SongGARNiDELiA
This song is included on GARNiDELiA’s third album, “G.R.N.D.” It was created as the theme song for the character Gongsun Li in the game “Honor of Kings.” Featuring a Chinese-inspired sound that matches the work’s atmosphere and sprinkled with words evoking Japan, it’s a curious piece that almost makes the setting’s country hard to pin down.
The song’s content itself expresses a poignant feeling: a melancholic autumn mood, overlaying fleeting, fallen love with the image of swirling, falling maple leaves.
Masterpieces that match autumn foliage: Perfect fall songs for beautiful scenery and drives (31–40)
rainbow-coloredayaka
Written as the theme song for the drama Hanako to Anne, Nijiiro is a track you’ll want to listen to with someone special while enjoying the autumn leaves.
Released by Ayaka in 2014, its warm, familiar lyrics are beloved by many.
The pop, easy-to-sing melody makes you want to sing along on a fall drive.
Her clear, translucent voice perfectly matches the beauty of autumn’s vivid scenery.
When you go to see the foliage, give it a listen to accompany your memories.
I hope it’s sunny.DREAMS COME TRUE
A gentle, lyrical song that weaves together childhood memories and growth.
Released by DREAMS COME TRUE in October 1992, this piece captured the hearts of many as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Hirari.
Warm memories of time spent with family in nature—like hiking in the mountains and playing in streams—are portrayed over a calm melody.
The transition from being a child supported by her father to becoming independent and supporting her own family now is especially striking.
Included on the album The Swinging Star, the song evokes the landscapes of Miwa Yoshida’s hometown, Ikeda in Hokkaido, and is perfect for a springtime drive, sure to lift your spirits.
MPRINCESS PRINCESS
This is one of PRINCESS PRINCESS’s signature songs, expressing the pain that builds up as the seasons change.
It’s also a classic breakup song, said to have been completed by channeling the emotions surrounding a member’s separation.
A grand ballad led by piano tones, its sharp band sound layered on top seems to convey the ache of the heart.
The lyrics resonate with the gap between vivid seasons and a darkened heart—time and seasons move on, yet one’s feelings refuse to move forward.
Ms. SeptemberRADWIMPS
When I gaze at the vividly colored autumn leaves, it makes me want to listen to music that evokes the coming of fall.
“September-san” is included on RADWIMPS’ 2006 release “RADWIMPS 3: Mujintou ni Motte Ikiwasureta Ichimai.” Its pleasantly crafted band sound is perfect for a drive along the Momiji Road.
The lyrics, which capture the melancholy that comes with the arrival of autumn, pair beautifully with the changing leaves.
It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to while making memories with someone special.
autumn leavesWST
This is a reggae track by WST, a unit formed by Micro from Def Tech and entrepreneur Shu Doso.
Autumn can evoke many different images, but this song conveys a melancholy mood as summer fades and winter approaches.
It depicts the sounds heard in nature and the way visible landscapes change.
The scenery and emotions are described in detail, allowing listeners to fully immerse themselves in the feelings and images the song seeks to convey.