COME RAIN OR COME SHINE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“come rain or come shine” was written in 1946 by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the musical *St. Louis Woman*. Margaret Whiting’s recording that same year helped bring the song to wide attention.

The lyrics express steadfast devotion through changing circumstances, supported by Arlen’s soulful melodic writing and rich harmony. Its slow, expressive form has made it a favorite for vocalists and instrumentalists in both ballad and medium-tempo settings.