My Funny Valentine (From "Babes In Arms"): Lead Sheet

This leadsheet appears in one of the most authoritative collections available to working jazz musicians, built with input from original composers and vetted for accuracy across hundreds of standards. The inclusion of both original and jazz chord substitutions means your musicians can explore different harmonic approaches without hunting through multiple sources.

A deeply romantic ballad built on conversational melodic phrases and gentle harmonic movement, allowing space for intimate interpretation and personal expression. The lyrical quality of Rodgers' composition pairs perfectly with Hart's tender, vulnerable words.

Jazz ensembles, combo leaders, and solo performers who need reliable, professionally vetted leadsheets for rehearsal and performance. This works equally well for musicians learning to play from fakebooks and for experienced improvisers seeking a definitive source.

• Study the indicated chord substitutions to understand how jazz musicians have reharmonized this standard; try both versions before choosing which serves your interpretation best.
• The bridge of this Rodgers and Hart melody sits in a higher register; ensure your lead voice has the breath support and clarity to land on those upper notes cleanly.
• Reference the included discography to hear how different artists have interpreted this standard, paying particular attention to how they shape the melody through the romantic middle section.

This standard pairs naturally with other Rodgers and Hart repertoire from the Just Standards collection, making it ideal for a jazz standards set or a concert exploring American songbook treasures. It works as a reflective ballad moment in mixed-genre jazz programming.

• Reading and interpreting jazz chord symbols and leadsheet notation
• Understanding and applying chord substitutions in real time
• Balancing melody and harmony in standards-based improvisation
• Shaping lyrical phrasing within jazz interpretation