DON'T BLAME ME - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"don't blame me" was composed by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, published in 1932. The song is a tender ballad expressing devotion and love, characteristic of early 1930s popular music.

The first recording was by Ethel Waters with orchestral accompaniment, establishing its emotional and melodic tone. Subsequent jazz interpretations by Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, and later instrumentalists have preserved its lyrical intimacy while exploring harmonic improvisation.

Structured in 32-bar AABA form, the melody is flowing and expressive, making it suitable for vocalists and instrumentalists to explore nuanced phrasing and interpretive dynamics.

don't blame me free jazz leadsheet - Courtesy of the Jungle Jazz Band
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