FOR ME AND MY GAL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"for me and my gal" was composed by George W. Meyer with lyrics by Edgar Leslie and E. Ray Goetz in 1917. This early popular song became a jazz and swing standard thanks to its catchy melody and straightforward harmonic structure.

The first recordings featured small jazz ensembles, often highlighting clarinet and muted trumpet solos. Later big-band versions maintained its danceable character and melodic charm.

Its familiar melody and storytelling quality make it ideal for audience engagement and expressive solos.