OH YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Oh! You Beautiful Doll” was composed by Nat D. Ayer with lyrics by Seymour Brown in 1911. The song quickly became popular in vaudeville and early jazz circles due to its catchy melody and romantic lyrics.

The first major recordings were made by various early 20th-century vocalists, with piano and small ensemble accompaniment emphasizing syncopated rhythms and melodic ornamentation. The tune follows a multi-strain verse-chorus structure, allowing performers flexibility in interpretation.

Over time, jazz bands and swing orchestras such as Benny Goodman and Fletcher Henderson adopted it, highlighting the song’s lively charm, playful phrasing, and broad appeal for both instrumentalists and vocalists.