LOVER MAN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Lover Man (Oh, Where Can You Be?)” was composed by Jimmy Davis, Ram Ramirez, and James Sherman in 1941. It became a jazz classic largely due to Billie Holiday’s deeply expressive recording, highlighting the song’s lyrical vulnerability and harmonic richness.

The melody’s slow, wide-ranging lines offer ample space for improvisation, making it a favorite for both vocalists and instrumentalists. Its emotional depth continues to resonate in jazz performances today.