IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Composed by George Evans with lyrics by Ren Shields in 1902, "in the good old summertime" is a cheerful, nostalgic tune celebrating leisurely summer days. Its memorable melody and playful lyrics made it a standard for early jazz bands and vocalists.

Early recordings by Billy Murray brought the song wide popularity, and later jazz renditions added swing rhythms and instrumental improvisation.

The lyrics conjure warm, carefree images, while the music allows performers to explore rhythmic syncopation and expressive melodic ornamentation.