SUNDAY MONDAY OR ALWAYS - Free Jazz Leadsheet
sunday monday or always, composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Johnny Burke in 1943, is a romantic ballad that has become a cherished jazz standard. Its gentle melodic lines and lyrical phrasing suit vocal and instrumental renditions alike.
Popular recordings include those by Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, and it remains frequently performed in both intimate and orchestral jazz settings.
The tune typically follows a 32-bar AABA form, emphasizing melodic clarity, harmonic richness, and expressive interpretation.