TRAV'LIN ALL ALONE - Free Jazz Leadsheet

“trav’lin all alone” (sometimes written “Travlin’ All Alone”) is a torch song from the early 20th century, though its precise composer and first popular recording are not clearly documented in major jazz‑standard archives. It appears in the repertoires of jazz and blues vocalists exploring themes of solitude and heartbreak.

The lyrics express the loneliness and resignation of someone who moves through life without companionship, haunted by memories of past love. Musically, the song typically features a slow, blues‑inflected ballad structure, with a simple, emotive melody over rich harmonic accompaniment, suitable for both small combo and orchestral backing.