ONE FOR MY BABY - Free Jazz Leadsheet

Written by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Johnny Mercer in 1943, “One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)” is a torch song famously associated with Frank Sinatra.

The song’s slow, bluesy character, combined with its 32-bar AABA structure, has made it a favorite for jazz interpretations. Artists like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Chet Baker have recorded influential versions.

The piece is known for its conversational lyric style and the opportunity it gives performers to explore emotional depth and phrasing.