I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES - Free Jazz Leadsheet
"i believe in miracles," composed by Abner Silver and Benny Davis in 1935, celebrates hope and serendipitous love through its uplifting lyrics. Its joyful sentiment is reflected in a buoyant, memorable melody.
The first recording, made by Sophie Tucker in New York, 1935, features a warm vocal style over a swinging accompaniment, highlighting both clarity and rhythmic energy. Its structure encourages melodic improvisation within a verse-chorus framework.
Later interpretations by jazz vocalists and small ensembles preserved its infectious charm, balancing lyrical optimism with musical sophistication suitable for both intimate and larger settings.