STAY AS SWEET AS YOU ARE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

stay as sweet as you are, composed by Gordon and Harry Ruby in 1934, is a charming popular song with gentle, affectionate lyrics. It has been widely performed in jazz and traditional pop settings for its romantic and melodic appeal.

The first recording was by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians in 1934, showcasing a smooth orchestral style. Later interpretations by Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Ella Fitzgerald highlighted both vocal nuance and melodic elegance.

The song follows a 32-bar AABA form, with lyrical phrasing and harmonic sophistication that allow for both intimate vocal interpretation and instrumental embellishment.