DEED I DO - Free Jazz Leadsheet

"deed i do" was composed by Fred Rose and Walter Hirsch in 1926. This upbeat jazz and popular song became a favorite for both dance bands and jazz musicians due to its catchy melody and simple, swinging structure.

The first recording was by Ruth Etting, whose vocal rendition captured the song’s playful sentiment. Notable revivals include interpretations by Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald, each bringing fresh improvisational ideas to the tune.

The song’s structure follows a traditional 32-bar AABA pattern, featuring melodic hooks that lend themselves to both lyrical performance and instrumental improvisation, maintaining its charm across decades of jazz performance.