LOVE FOR SALE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“Love for Sale” was composed by Cole Porter in 1930 for the Broadway show The New Yorkers. Initially controversial due to its subject matter, the song faced broadcast restrictions but gradually gained acceptance and became one of Porter’s best-known works.

Its enduring popularity is reflected in numerous recordings by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson, and Frank Sinatra. The lyrics present a depiction of romance as a commercial transaction, delivered with Porter's characteristic sophistication. Its minor harmonies and chromatic movement create a moody atmosphere that lends itself to expressive jazz improvisation.