I'M CRAZY 'BOUT MY BABY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"i'm crazy 'bout my baby" was composed by Clarence Williams and released in 1920. The song quickly became part of the early jazz repertoire, celebrated for its playful lyrics and blues-inflected melody.

The first known recording was made by the Original Dixie Jazz Band in New Orleans in 1921, capturing the lively and improvisational spirit of the era. Over the decades, the song has been revisited by a range of jazz vocalists and instrumentalists, maintaining its presence in both traditional and contemporary jazz settings.

Lyrically, the song expresses exuberant romantic affection, with a simple, repetitive structure that complements its syncopated and swinging melody. Musically, it features a 12-bar blues form with room for improvisation, making it a favorite for both vocal and instrumental interpretation.