WHEN SUNNY GETS BLUE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“when sunny gets blue” is a popular standard composed by Marvin Fisher (music) and Jack Segal (lyrics), first published in 1956. Over time, it has become a deeply felt ballad in the jazz and pop vocal tradition.

The first notable recording was by Johnny Mathis in 1956. Since then, many jazz artists, including Chet Baker and Sarah Vaughan, have interpreted the song, bringing out its emotional depth and melodic beauty.

The song’s lyrics express melancholy and longing, using the metaphor of a sunny sky turning blue to evoke sadness. Musically, it is often performed slowly and softly, with a lush harmonic foundation that supports subtle, expressive improvisation.