Translation of the song もみじ artist Japanese Children Songs

秋の夕日に

In the autumn sunset

照る山もみじ

The autumn leaves shine bright

濃いも薄いも

Some are richer than others

数あるなかに

There are many shades of colors

松をいろどる

The pine trees are adorned

かえでやつたは

With the maple and ivy leaves

山のふもとの

At the foot of the mountain

すそもよう

They make a beautiful pattern

谷の流れに

Down the mountain stream

散り浮くもみじ

Fallen autumn leaves float

波にゆられて

Moving to and fro on the ripples

はなれて寄って

Going apart and coming together

赤や黄色の

They shine in red and gold

色さまざまに

Or many shades of them

水の上にも

Drifting away on the water

織る錦

They weave splendid brocade