I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Joe Young, Roy Turk, and Fred Ahlert in 1935, "i'm gonna sit right down" is a tender ballad that exemplifies the lush romanticism of 1930s popular music. Its gentle phrasing and sentimental lyrics quickly attracted jazz vocalists.

The first recording was made by Ted Lewis and His Orchestra in New York in 1935, providing a delicate orchestral backdrop for the melody. Later notable versions by Nat King Cole and Billie Holiday brought the song to wider audiences, highlighting its emotional resonance.

The lyrics explore the longing and reflection of unrequited love, conveyed through a flowing 32-bar AABA form. Its smooth melodic line and understated harmonic progressions offer ample room for expressive vocal or instrumental interpretation.

i'm gonna sit right down free jazz leadsheet - Courtesy of the Jungle Jazz Band
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