I HAD THE CRAZIEST DREAM - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Harry Warren with lyrics by Mack Gordon in 1942, "i had the craziest dream" is a whimsical ballad exploring the delight and surprise of romantic fantasy. Its lyrics depict a joyful dreamlike encounter with charm and imagination.

The first recording, by Harry James and His Orchestra featuring Helen Forrest in New York, 1942, showcased lush orchestration and expressive phrasing that emphasized the song’s dreamy quality. Its 32-bar AABA structure allows for melodic embellishment and nuanced interpretation.

Later renditions by jazz vocalists and instrumentalists highlighted its lyrical melody and sophisticated harmonic texture, making it a standard in both swing and pop contexts.