Who composed Dear old southland?

Dear old southland was composed by Turner Layton in 1921.

When was Dear old southland composed?

Dear old southland was composed in 1921 by Turner Layton.

Is the Dear old southland lead sheet free to view?

This jazz lead sheet can be viewed online for free for study, performance practice, and educational use.

In which key is Dear old southland?

The lead sheet for Dear old southland is in the key of F to F minor.

Dear old southland – Free Jazz Lead Sheet

Q: What jazz tunes are similar to Dear old southland?

Jazz tunes similar to Dear old southland include: Black Bottom Stomp, Blame It On The Blues, Chattanooga Stomp, Chicago Breakdown, Chimes Blues, Climax Rag, Come On And Stomp, Crazy Quilt, Deep Henderson, Frog I More Rag. These are often performed as part of the same jazz repertoire and study collections.

F to F minor – Turner Layton 1921

Dear Old Southland by Turner Layton (1921) is a jazz blues standard in F to F minor. The tune combines emotive vocal lines with instrumental accompaniment, showcasing the interplay between lyrical storytelling and melodic invention. Turner Layton was a pianist and vocalist whose influence shaped the sound of the era.

Free Jazz Leadsheet for dear old southland, F to F minor ,courtesy of The Jungle Jazz Band

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About this song:

Dear Old Southland, written in 1921 by Turner Layton with lyrics by Henry Creamer, is a lyrical jazz standard blending blues sentiment with elegant melody. This free online lead sheet emphasizes its expressive song form and flexible harmonic layout suited for vocal or instrumental performance.

View this lead sheet online to explore its nostalgic character and classic early-swing phrasing.

About the composer: Turner Layton

Turner Layton (1894–1978) was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist known for his collaborations with Henry Creamer, particularly their hit "After You've Gone" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans," which became influential in American popular music.

Musical strucutre and form

This song can be both very sweet or very intense depending how the melody is interpreted. Similar to St Louis blues, it goes from Major to minor.

You might also like:

→ Black bottom stomp
→ Blame it on the blues
→ Chattanooga stomp
→ Chicago breakdown
→ Chimes blues
→ Climax rag
→ Come on and stomp
→ Crazy quilt
→ Deep henderson
→ Frog i more rag

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