A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Free Jazz Leadsheet

'A Kiss to Build a Dream On' was composed by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby, and Oscar Hammerstein II and published in 1935. The earliest popular recording was by Louis Armstrong, whose warm, expressive vocals and trumpet brought the romantic sentiment of the song to life.

Over the decades, the song has been recorded by many artists, including Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald, often in intimate, lyrical arrangements that highlight its dreamy, hopeful lyrics.

The melody is memorable and tender, allowing performers to explore nuanced phrasing and subtle dynamics. The lyrics celebrate love, aspiration, and the power of imagination in romance, making it a timeless standard.