AUNT HAGARS BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

'Aunt Hagar’s Blues,' composed by W.C. Handy in 1920, is a jazz and blues standard blending lyrical expression with a relaxed groove. Its first recordings captured both storytelling and musical sophistication.

The song has been performed by many jazz and blues musicians, with its lyrics reflecting everyday experiences, resilience, and humor. It remains a natural crowd-pleaser.

Musically, it follows a 12-bar blues format with opportunities for call-and-response and improvisation.