I'M NOBODY'S BABY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Roger A. Graham and Billy Meyers in 1920, "i'm nobody's baby" became a popular jazz and blues-influenced standard due to its playful yet assertive lyrics. The melody is both catchy and flexible, allowing performers to interpret it freely.

The first recording was by Marion Harris in New York in 1920, featuring her expressive vocal delivery. Later recordings by Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday brought the song to jazz and blues audiences, adding nuance and stylistic depth.

The lyrics celebrate independence and self-assurance, while the musical structure typically uses a 32-bar AABA form with a simple harmonic palette, giving space for vocal embellishment and instrumental improvisation.