MY SHIP - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“My Ship” was composed by Kurt Weill with lyrics by Ira Gershwin for the 1941 Broadway musical *Lady in the Dark*. The song’s lyrical imagery and sophisticated harmonic texture have made it a beloved piece in the jazz repertoire.

One of the first significant recordings was by the Glenn Miller Orchestra. Over time, jazz artists such as Miles Davis and Billie Holiday reinterpreted it. The lyrical theme evokes longing and departure, and musically it features a flowing melody over a rich harmonic framework, often interpreted in ballad style with room for improvisation.