Down by the old millstream – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
G Major – Tell Taylor 1910
Down by the Old Millstream by Tell Taylor (1910) is a swing-era jazz standard in G Major. Its swinging rhythm and melodic inventiveness make it a highlight of the swing repertoire. Tell Taylor was a songwriter and Broadway whose contributions helped define the sound of the swing era. The arrangement features the tight rhythmic interplay and Polished ensemble work characteristic of the big band era.
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Down By the Old Millstream, composed in 1910 by Tell Taylor, became a widely performed American standard. This free online lead sheet outlines its memorable melody and simple harmonic structure adaptable for swing and traditional jazz settings.
View this lead sheet online to explore its nostalgic early-20th-century character.
About the composer: Tell Taylor
Tell Taylor (1876–1937) was an American songwriter and playwright who contributed to early 20th-century popular music. Best known for his work in the Tin Pan Alley scene, he co-founded a music publishing company and wrote popular songs like "Down by the Old Mill Stream."
