Let me call you sweetheart – Free Jazz Lead Sheet
Bb Major – Leo Friedman 1910
Let Me Call You Sweetheart by Leo Friedman (1910) is a swing-era jazz standard in Bb Major. Its swinging rhythm and melodic inventiveness make it a highlight of the swing repertoire. Leo Friedman was a lyricist and composer 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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Originally written by Leo Friedman and Beth Slater Whitson in 1910, "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" became a jazz standard for its tender melody and straightforward harmonic structure.
Jazz interpretations emphasize lyrical phrasing, swing adaptation, and melodic embellishments.
The tune continues to be performed in vocal and instrumental settings, beloved for its romantic charm.
About the composer: Leo Friedman
Leo Friedman was an American composer active in the early 20th century, known for his contributions to popular music, particularly in Chicago. He is best known for composing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart," a sentimental waltz from 1910, and other notable works in the waltz and ragtime genres.
