HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

happy days are here again was composed by Milton Ager with lyrics by Jack Yellen in 1929. Its upbeat melody and optimistic lyrics quickly made it an anthem of hope and celebration.

The first recording was by Leo Reisman and His Orchestra in New York City, 1929, featuring bright orchestration and cheerful vocal delivery. Structurally, it follows a 32-bar AABA form with memorable melodic phrasing.

Subsequent renditions by vocalists and jazz ensembles emphasized its celebratory nature. Lyrically, it expresses joy, renewal, and optimism, making it a timeless feel-good standard.