THE NIGHT WE CALLED IT A DAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Night We Called It a Day" was written by Matt Dennis with lyrics by Tom Adair and published in 1941. The first notable recording was made that year by Frank Sinatra with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, marking one of Sinatra’s early ballad features.

The song has since been interpreted by many jazz vocalists and instrumentalists, including Billie Holiday and Chet Baker. With a 32-bar ABAC structure and a wistful melodic contour, the tune reflects the quiet resignation of a romance ending.