I'VE GOT YOU UNDER MY SKIN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Cole Porter in 1936, "i've got you under my skin" is a sophisticated jazz standard known for its elegant melody and intricate harmonic structure. Its expressive lyricism and dramatic potential have made it a staple for vocalists and jazz orchestras.

The first recording was by Virginia Bruce in New York in 1936, introducing Porter’s urbane style to a wide audience. Frank Sinatra’s 1956 rendition with Nelson Riddle’s arrangement became particularly iconic, while later versions by Ella Fitzgerald and Diana Krall further cemented its status.

The lyrics describe irresistible, consuming love, while the musical structure uses an extended 32-bar AABA form with chromatic movement, offering opportunities for phrasing, dynamic contrast, and improvisation.