THE SONG IS YOU - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Song Is You" was composed by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II for the 1932 musical "Music in the Air." Although the show itself enjoyed moderate success, the tune quickly stood out as one of its lasting contributions.

Early recordings by Jack Denny and Henry Hall helped bring the piece into public recognition. Its sweeping melody and soaring lyric character made it particularly attractive to singers of the period.

The song later evolved into a jazz favorite, especially among instrumentalists drawn to its harmonic sophistication. Its AABA form provides ample space for expressive interpretation and dynamic phrasing.