SWEET LORRAINE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

sweet lorraine, composed by Cliff Burwell with lyrics by Mitchell Parish in 1928, is a jazz ballad admired for its warm, lyrical melody and expressive harmonic structure. Its emotional depth makes it ideal for both vocal and instrumental interpretations.

Early recordings by Nat King Cole, Teddy Wilson, and Frank Sinatra helped cement its place in the jazz repertoire.

The tune typically follows a 32-bar AABA form, offering musicians space for nuanced improvisation while retaining its gentle, romantic character.