IT HAD TO BE YOU - Free Jazz Leadsheet
Written by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn in 1924, "it had to be you" is a beloved jazz and popular standard. Its charming melody and harmonic structure make it ideal for both vocal and instrumental interpretations.
Notable renditions by Frank Sinatra, Harry Connick Jr., and Chet Baker explored lyrical phrasing, improvisation, and emotional depth.
The tune’s romantic sentiment and musical flexibility have secured its place as a timeless favorite in the jazz repertoire.