ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“On the Sunny Side of the Street” was written by Jimmy McHugh and Dorothy Fields in 1930, celebrating optimism and resilience during the early years of the Great Depression.

The first recording was by Ted Lewis and His Band, and the song has since been interpreted by countless jazz vocalists and instrumentalists, including Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Its cheerful melody and swing feel make it ideal for jazz arrangements.

The song employs a 32-bar AABA form with a bright, walking melody, allowing ample space for rhythmic variation and improvisation.