GOOD MORNING BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet

good morning blues was composed by Lead Belly in 1930, blending blues-inflected melodies with a relaxed groove. It became a staple in early jazz and blues repertoires for its simplicity and expressiveness.

The first recording was by Lead Belly in New York City in 1930, emphasizing his distinctive vocal style and rhythmic guitar accompaniment. Structurally, it follows a 12-bar blues form with repeated melodic phrases suitable for improvisation.

Subsequent renditions by jazz and blues artists highlighted its charm and emotional resonance. Lyrically, it presents a conversational, everyday perspective, reflecting resilience and optimism.