THEY SAY IT'S WONDERFUL - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“they say it’s wonderful” was written by Irving Berlin in 1946 for the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun. It was first performed by Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton, and later featured in the 1950 film adaptation sung by Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. The song has been recorded by John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, and others.

The lyrics offer a reflective meditation on love, contemplating whether its beauty applies to the singer personally. Musically, the song features a graceful, lyrical melody supported by elegant harmonies, adaptable to both intimate solo performances and fuller ensemble arrangements.