HERE'S THAT RAINY DAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

here's that rainy day was composed by Jimmy Van Heusen with lyrics by Johnny Burke in 1953 for the musical Carnival in Flanders. Its evocative harmonies and reflective melody made it a jazz standard for ballads.

The first recording by Frank Sinatra emphasized warm, conversational phrasing and subtle harmonic nuances. Structurally, it follows a 32-bar AABA form, allowing expressive improvisation.

Later jazz interpretations by instrumentalists and vocalists highlighted its introspective mood, offering opportunities for lyrical storytelling and nuanced dynamics.