THE GYPSY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"The Gypsy" was written by Billy Reid and published in 1945. The first recording was made that year in London by Reid and his orchestra, though it reached its greatest early success through The Ink Spots’ 1946 New York recording, which became a major hit.

The lyrics tell a story of seeking romantic guidance from a fortune-teller, blending tenderness with subtle melancholy. Structured in a smooth 32-bar popular-song form, the tune has been interpreted by jazz vocalists and pop singers alike, valued for its warm melody and gentle harmonic flow.