A ROOM WITH A VIEW - Free Jazz Leadsheet

'A Room with a View,' composed by Noël Coward in 1928, quickly became a highlight of the British cabaret scene. The first recorded version was performed by Coward himself in London that same year, capturing the song’s urbane wit and sophisticated charm.

Subsequent recordings by jazz vocalists and orchestras in the 1940s and 1950s expanded its reach internationally, often highlighting the song’s lyrical humor and melodic elegance. The lyrics convey the pleasures of observing life from a comfortable, elevated perspective, blending light satire with subtle romantic undertones.

Musically, the piece is structured in a straightforward verse-chorus form, with a melody that emphasizes playful phrasing and understated harmonic shifts, lending itself well to both solo piano accompaniment and larger ensemble interpretations.