MY SWEETIE WENT AWAY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“My Sweetie Went Away” is a tune that has circulated in jazz and popular music, but detailed documentation of its composer, publication date, and first recording remains limited in authoritative sources.

Despite the limited historical record, it has been adopted by some jazz vocalists and instrumentalists. The song’s emotional tone of loss and longing, paired with a lyrical melody, makes it a vehicle for expressive interpretation and improvisation.