THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" was composed by Jerry Brainin with lyrics by Buddy Bernier and published in 1948. The earliest widely heard version came from the film of the same name released that year, which helped promote the tune.

The song later became popular among modern jazz musicians, particularly through recordings by John Coltrane and Horace Silver. Built on a multi-sectional form with shifting tonal centres, the tune’s lyrics conjure themes of watchfulness and fate, while its structure offers ample room for exploration.