WHEN YOUR LOVER HAS GONE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“When Your Lover Has Gone” is a song written by Einar Aaron Swan in 1931.

The song was first recorded by Annette Hanshaw and quickly became a standard in jazz and popular music. Artists such as Billie Holiday, Benny Goodman, and Sarah Vaughan have recorded notable versions.

The lyrics reflect the melancholy and heartbreak of lost love. Musically, the tune often features slow, expressive phrasing, providing vocalists and instrumentalists room for emotional interpretation.