I'VE GOT MY LOVE TO KEEP ME WARM - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by Irving Berlin in 1937, "i've got my love to keep me warm" is a charming romantic ballad blending melodic warmth with gentle swing rhythms. Its cozy sentiment and memorable tune have made it a favorite for jazz and pop vocalists alike.

The first recording was by Ray Noble and His Orchestra featuring Al Bowlly in London in 1937, establishing the song’s tender and melodic character. Later interpretations by Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald helped solidify its place in the jazz repertoire.

The lyrics celebrate love as a source of comfort and joy, while musically the song employs a 32-bar AABA structure with harmonically rich progressions, allowing performers to add expressive phrasing and subtle improvisation.