I'D CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Lew Brown and Sidney Clare in 1936, "i'd climb the highest mountain" was first recorded by Eddie Cantor. The song’s soaring melody and romantic lyrics quickly made it a standard for vocalists and orchestras alike.

The lyrics convey unwavering devotion and aspiration in love, delivered through a lyrical melodic line that emphasizes emotional highs. Its musical structure follows a classic 32-bar form, accommodating both vocal phrasing and instrumental improvisation.

Subsequent interpretations by Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and jazz ensembles have kept the song in circulation, reinforcing its status as a heartfelt standard.