I'M LOOKING OVER - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written in 1925 by Charlie Kaley, the song "i'm looking over" captures the reflective and playful spirit of Tin Pan Alley jazz-influenced popular music. Its approachable melody and rhythmic bounce made it suitable for both stage performance and recordings.

The first recording was by Ben Selvin and His Orchestra in New York in 1925, showcasing its light-hearted phrasing and straightforward harmonic framework. Later recordings by artists like Bing Crosby contributed to its enduring presence in jazz and popular song repertoires.

The lyrics depict casual reflection and everyday observations with charm, and musically, it employs a verse-chorus structure with harmonically simple but melodically appealing lines, allowing for easy adaptation by jazz ensembles.