MAKE ME A PALLET ON THE FLOOR - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Make Me a Pallet on the Floor” is an early jazz and blues standard with roots in the rural South. Its melody and lyrics depict a humble, intimate request for comfort and rest, reflecting African American folk traditions.

The song has been recorded by numerous artists, including Louis Armstrong and Jelly Roll Morton, and its flexible 12-bar blues structure allows for both solo improvisation and ensemble variations. It remains a favorite in traditional jazz and Dixieland repertoires.