OVER THE RAINBOW - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Over the Rainbow,” composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg in 1939 for the film The Wizard of Oz, quickly became a beloved standard in jazz and popular music.

Its 32-bar AABA form and soaring melody make it ideal for vocal interpretation and instrumental improvisation. Notable jazz versions include those by Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald, and Chet Baker.

The song’s emotional depth and harmonic richness continue to inspire generations of jazz musicians.