GONE WITH THE WIND - Free Jazz Leadsheet

gone with the wind was composed by Allie Wrubel with lyrics by Herb Magidson in 1937. Its flowing melody and jazz-inflected harmonies made it a favorite in both vocal and instrumental repertoires.

The first recording was by Horace Heidt and His Musical Knights in New York City in 1937, capturing the tune’s graceful melodic contour. The song follows a 32-bar AABA structure, offering space for improvisation and expressive phrasing.

Notable subsequent recordings by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and others highlighted its versatility. Lyrically, it explores themes of love lost and romantic reflection with elegance and subtlety.